West Midlands Sees Sharp 30% Increase in Shoplifting Amid Rising Business Crime Monday, June 1, 2026 westmidlands shoplifting businesscrime retail crimeincrease security offences theft lawenforcement prevention The West Midlands has experienced a significant uptick in business-related crime, with total offences reaching 55,271 in the year ending March 2026. This represents a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. Most notably, … Read More
Quiet Law Change on March 22 Transforms Sentencing for UK Drivers Friday, April 10, 2026 sentencing drivers legislation courts custodial driving reform justice offences uk A crucial change took effect on 22 March 2026 following the Sentencing Act 2026’s Royal Assent on 22 January, altering how courts can sentence drivers convicted of causing death or serious injury. The Act extends judicial … Read More
Most Common Crimes in Birmingham by Postcode: Find Out What Happens Near You Monday, February 16, 2026 birmingham crime violence postcode neighbourhood statistics policing safety offences analysis A detailed analysis of police crime data has uncovered the most frequent crimes occurring across Birmingham’s neighbourhoods. This comprehensive review by BirminghamLive highlights the challenges faced by different areas of … Read More
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets: Where Serious Crimes Are Most Frequent Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells aston police offences handsworth southyardley westmidlands Recent analysis of West Midlands Police crime data for 2025 has identified Birmingham’s most dangerous streets, highlighting where the highest numbers of serious crimes occur. These offenses include severe acts such as … Read More
Birmingham’s Lozells and East Handsworth Remain Most Dangerous Areas Amid Rising Violent Crime Wednesday, January 28, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells handsworth aston policing offences gangland deprivation Lozells and East Handsworth have once again been identified as the most dangerous areas in Birmingham, with crime data from 2025 showing over 2,300 serious offences reported within a year. This policing district topped the … Read More
Ten Black Country Areas with the Highest Offences Recorded by Speed Camera Vans Monday, January 26, 2026 blackcountry speeding speedcamera offences newtonroad westbromwich roadsafety trafficenforcement mobilecameras drivers Speeding continues to be a significant concern across the Black Country, with numerous drivers caught exceeding speed limits by mobile camera vans. Recent data reveals that the A4041 Newton Road, heading towards West … Read More