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
New Suspects Added to West Midlands’ Most Wanted List: Police Urge Immediate Reporting Saturday, May 30, 2026 westmidlands police mostwanted crime theft drugs knife suspects publicappeal arrest West Midlands Police have updated their most wanted list with new faces, appealing to the public for assistance in locating these individuals. The added suspects face serious allegations including possessing a knife, … Read More
Birmingham's 'Pickpocket Queen' Set for Release as Underlying Causes of Crime Spree Revealed Friday, May 29, 2026 birmingham pickpocket crime rehabilitation mentalhealth psychiatry offender theft probation communityorder Margaret Johnson, known infamously as Birmingham’s ‘Pickpocket Queen’, is poised for release after over a year in custody. With a criminal record boasting more than 200 offences, predominantly theft-related, … Read More
Birmingham Primark Shoplifter Warned Theft Could Jeopardize Asylum Claim Friday, May 29, 2026 primark shoplifting asylum crime birmingham court theft remorse financialstruggle menthealth A Birmingham man who stole £325 worth of items from Primark has been cautioned that his shoplifting offense could put his asylum claim in jeopardy. Andargachew Hailu, 32, targeted the retail store in Birmingham on April 15. … Read More
Midland Shopkeeper in Flip-Flops Courageously Confronts Trio Over £1.99 Card Theft Sunday, May 24, 2026 shoplifting theft retail shopkeeper security cctv business theftprevention independent police In a remarkable display of bravery, Wayne Jarvis, a 42-year-old shopkeeper from Worcester, donned in flip-flops, confronted three thieves after witnessing one steal a £1.99 greeting card from his store, Fifty Scents, on May … Read More
Toyota Theft Surges as Most Car Thefts Decline in West Midlands Thursday, May 14, 2026 toyota theft westmidlands ford vehiclecrime cartheft security mitsubishi crimestats automotive New data reveals a concerning spike in thefts of Toyota vehicles in the West Midlands, even as most other car brands see declines in stolen vehicle incidents. Vehicle theft in the region is generally trending downward, with a … Read More