Safest Area in the Midlands Lies Just Minutes from Birmingham Tuesday, March 10, 2026 safety crime midlands northwarwickshire birmingham commuter rural population towns westmidlands A recent study has identified North Warwickshire as the safest area in the Midlands, located just a short five-minute drive from the crime-heavy city of Birmingham. This highlights how quickly the environment can change from … Read More
Drug dealer on licence accused of stamping mother to death in Leicester Monday, March 9, 2026 murder cannabis crime trial leicester drugdealer prison licence assault manslaughter A drug dealer who was on licence from prison is on trial for the murder of Nila Patel, a 56-year-old mother who died after being stamped in a violent attack, Leicester Crown Court heard. Chukwuemeka Ahanonu, 23, allegedly … Read More
New UK Crime Rankings Reveal Surprising Insights About Birmingham Monday, March 9, 2026 crime uk birmingham nottingham blackpool deprivation population safety midlands statistics A newly released national ranking of the most dangerous towns and cities across the UK has shed light on some surprising crime patterns. Notably, Birmingham, often associated with serious gang-related crime, does not appear … Read More
Birmingham Schoolgirl, 14, Sexually Assaulted by Stranger After Being Lured and Losing Consciousness Monday, March 9, 2026 birmingham assault rape longstaff aston court victim trauma sentencing crime A 14-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham endured a horrific assault after being lured into a private property while under the influence of alcohol and cannabis. Rhyce Longstaff, 31, invited the girl and her friends to a house … Read More
Harrowing True Crime Documentary Following Birmingham Police Returns Tonight Sunday, March 8, 2026 truecrime birmingham forensics police investigation dna bbc crime documentary csi The acclaimed BBC documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns tonight with another riveting episode that offers viewers an unprecedented look into the work of West Midlands Police’s forensic teams. Since its debut in … Read More
Robbery and Threats: Daily Struggles for Traders in Dudley’s Troubled Town Centre Sunday, March 8, 2026 dudley crime shoplifting traders theft antisocial security charity retail threats In Dudley’s town centre, business owners are battling a tide of crime and antisocial behaviour that has become part of daily life. From blocked toilets caused by discarded stolen goods and changed clothes, to crooks brazenly … Read More