Crime

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 staffordshire police fraud counterfeit cash currency crime alert warning safety

Staffordshire Police have issued a warning following the discovery of a significant number of counterfeit banknotes in circulation. Officers urge businesses and the public to remain vigilant and carefully check cash payments … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham police investigation violence bennettshill cctv crime witnesses westmidlands fight

West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for information to identify seven men connected to a fight that left two men injured in Birmingham city centre. The incident began inside a bar on Bennetts Hill during the early … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 violence assault alcohol drinking restrainingorder family crime sentencing wolverhampton recovery

William Doyle, 51, has been handed a suspended sentence after violently attacking his sister following a night of heavy drinking. The Wolverhampton man consumed eight to ten cans of Stella lager before hitting his sister over … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 westbromwich unsolved murder coldcase driveby investigation mistakenidentity crime westmidlands gangcrime

Daniel Miller, a 19-year-old student, was sitting in his car outside his home on Lones Road in West Bromwich when gunmen launched a deadly drive-by shooting, firing multiple bullets into the vehicle. The attack took place … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 edgbaston burglary crime theft families fear jewellery police birmingham security

Shattered glass, stolen children’s shoes, and families living in constant fear—this is the harsh reality faced by residents of Edgbaston, Birmingham, the UK’s burglary hotspot. The B15 postcode, covering much of Edgbaston, … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham edgbaston burglary crime police homesecurity theft community fear safety

A Birmingham mother and her daughter returned from choir practice to find their Edgbaston home shattered by burglars, turning their lives upside down. Once seen as a peaceful neighborhood, their B15 postcode has recently been … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham crime murder kidnapping assault stalking gangviolence childabuse attemptedmurder robbery

In 2025, Birmingham experienced an extraordinary year of criminal cases that shocked the community and kept the justice system fully engaged. From violent robberies on dating apps to attempted murder, child abduction, and … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham rottonpark housingmarket propertyprices hmos realestate crime residential regeneration rentalmarket

Nestled in Birmingham, Rotton Park is traditionally a leafy, residential area boasting large homes and spacious gardens—a scene that should appeal to many homebuyers in 2025. Yet, recent data reveals that house prices here … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 wolverhampton licensing pubs nightlife alcohol crime council regulation cctv disorder

The past year has been a notably turbulent period for Wolverhampton’s licensing committee, the authority tasked with overseeing alcohol and late-night venue applications, as well as monitoring the city’s nearly one … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 car theft ford fiesta rangerover suv pickups uk vehicles crime

A new report has revealed the most frequently stolen cars in Britain, highlighting how some of the country’s favorite family and utility vehicles are prime targets for thieves. Leading the list once again is the Ford … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham police crime fireworks gunsmuggling drugsraid ebikes knifecrime carchase streetracing

Throughout 2025, Birmingham and the West Midlands have witnessed a series of dramatic and gripping incidents captured on police footage. From high-stakes arrests to chaotic public disturbances, these videos offer a stark … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 sanfrancisco murder crime mystery dismemberment homicide investigation missingperson autopsy parole

Seven years after Brian Egg’s disappearance, the haunting mystery surrounding his death remains unresolved. Egg, 65, last seen at his San Francisco residence in May 2018, was found brutally mutilated. His torso was discovered … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 police burglary theft birmingham cctv investigation stolen crime bankcard westmidlands

West Midlands Police are appealing for information to identify a man linked to the use of a stolen bank card in Birmingham. The card was reportedly used in multiple shops throughout July, sparking an investigation. To aid … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 birmingham gangs violence territory crime drugtrade law enforcement youth

The Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew are infamous names in Birmingham’s criminal history—rival gangs that brought decades of violence and fear to the city’s north. Their reign over the drug trade and territorial disputes left … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 murder justice schizophrenia birmingham trial sentencing mentalhealth homicide family crime

The sister of Anthony Sharma, who was brutally murdered in a Birmingham HMO, has spoken out against the 11-year jail sentence given to his killer, describing it as “disgusting” and a “joke.” Anthony … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 murder suicide westmidlands crime justice investigation conviction domesticviolence homicide trial

In the West Midlands, three ruthless killers attempted to disguise their brutal murders as suicides, but in the end, justice prevailed. Ryan Timms, Mohamed Samak, and Amy Pugh each took the life of their spouse in violent … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 murder stabbing westmidlands police investigation crime christmas victim homicide assault

A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Day as a man was fatally stabbed, prompting West Midlands Police to launch a murder investigation. The victim, whose identity has now been confirmed, suffered fatal stab wounds, leading … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 stabbing birmingham teenagers crime sentencing assault violence youth court rehabilitation

Three teenagers have been sentenced for the savage stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in a Birmingham park. The attack, which left the victim stabbed eight times, was caught on CCTV from a nearby mosque. The footage shows Ishfaq … Read More

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 birmingham crime violence hotspots knifecrime police statistics safety urban offences

Recent crime statistics from West Midlands Police have highlighted the areas in Birmingham with the most concerning records for violence and sexual offences between October 2024 and September 2025. The data reveals that … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 portugal tomar stabbing homicide domesticviolence explosion gnr santarém tragedy crime

A tragic incident unfolded in the Portuguese town of Tomar on Tuesday, where a 13-year-old boy lost his life in a brutal attack. According to local reports, the boy was stabbed by his mother’s ex-partner, who then barricaded … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 shoplifting crime blackcountry dudley wolverhampton community sentencing theft police ban

A notorious shoplifter, Timonthy Lydon, has been sentenced to eight months in jail following a series of thefts across the Black Country. The 29-year-old, who has no fixed address, was charged with 13 counts of theft after … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 arrest cannabis aldridge westmidlands drugs raid operationtarget police crime seizure

West Midlands Police’s Priority Crime Team conducted a successful early morning raid at a residence on Herbert Road in Aldridge on Monday, December 22, uncovering a substantial cache of cannabis and related substances. … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 grindr burglary fraud theft lgbt+ london crime investigation passwords sentencing

Two men have been sentenced to prison after using the dating app Grindr to identify and target their victims for burglary and fraud. Rahmat Khan Mohammadi, 23, from Harrow, and Mohammed Bilal Hotak, 21, from Hackney, … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 westmidlands mostwanted police crime suspects warrants assault burglary robbery publicsafety

Detectives have added several new names to the West Midlands’ most wanted list, warning that these suspects may find it hard to stay hidden this Christmas. West Midlands Police (WMP) frequently rely on public assistance to … Read More