West Midlands Crime News

Three people charged after stabbing in Oldbury

Three people have been charged after a man was stabbed in Oldbury. Soleh Uzair, aged 18 from Halesowen and two 17-year-old boys from Smethwick have been charged with attempt murder. They have been remanded in custody to

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

West Midlands West Midlands Police

Investigation after shots fired at property in Birmingham

We are investigating after shots were fired at a property in Foley Road, Birmingham, in the early hours of today (Saturday). Thankfully, no one was injured and we are working to identify and trace those involved. Investi

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Greater Manchester, West Midlands West Midlands Police

Officers keeping you safe during #Safer6 in Sandwell

We are now in week four of the #Safer6 campaign and our teams have been busy keeping you safe during the hot weather. The campaign landed in Rowley Regis from 15 June to 21 June, which saw a variety of activities includi

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

West Midlands West Midlands Police

Appeal for further victims after man jailed for vehicle crime offences

We are appealing for any further victims to come forward after a man was jailed for vehicle crime offences in Birmingham city centre. On 24 June, John Loughrey was seen loitering around vehicles on Edmund Street at aroun

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

West Midlands West Midlands Police

Police close city centre shop in joint operation tackling ASB and drug crime

Police close down city centre shop in joint operation tackling ASB and drug crime We've closed down a shop in Wolverhampton city centre following reports of criminal activity, including the sale of illegal vapes and link

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

West Midlands West Midlands Police

Appeal after elderly woman victim of courier fraud in Birmingham

We want to speak to this man after an elderly woman was a victim of courier fraud in Birmingham. Her bank cards were then used at shops in the city centre earlier this year. We've been carrying out enquiries and want to

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Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:19

Cheshire, West Midlands West Midlands Police

Crackdown on ASB and off-road bikes continues in Halesowen

We’re taking action over in Halesowen in response to community concerns around antisocial behaviour and the use of off-road bikes and electric bikes causing a nuisance for our residents. Earlier this week (30 June) our

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Video included · 5 Jul 2026, 11:09

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 11:09 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:06

West Midlands West Midlands Police

We’re taking action over in Halesowen in response to community concerns around antisocial behaviour

Report crime, get prevention advice, and see the latest news on our website http://www.westmidlands.police.uk/ You can get in touch with us via Live Chat at westmidlands.police.uk, via 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppe

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Video included · 30 Jun 2026, 14:00

Created: 30 Jun 2026, 14:00 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:07

West Midlands West Midlands Police

Man jailed for more than 14 years for throwing boiling water over officer

A violent man who threw boiling water from a kettle over an officer and punched another as they tried to detain him has been jailed for more than 14 years. The two officers were called to a disturbance in the garden of J

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Video included · 29 Jun 2026, 17:48

Created: 29 Jun 2026, 17:48 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:07

National, West Midlands West Midlands Police

Supt Simon Inglis discusses how the force are tackling antisocial behaviour

Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live, work and spend their free time. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) can have a significant impact on individuals, families and whole neighbourhoods. West Midlands Police is backing

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Video included · 27 Jun 2026, 08:53

Created: 27 Jun 2026, 08:53 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:07

West Midlands West Midlands Police

Two jailed for huge car cannibalism case

Report crime, get prevention advice, and see the latest news on our website http://www.westmidlands.police.uk/ You can get in touch with us via Live Chat at westmidlands.police.uk, via 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppe

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Police report · 25 Jun 2026, 10:22

Created: 25 Jun 2026, 10:22 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 12:07

National, West Midlands National Crime Agency

Couple sentenced following cannabis and cash raid

A Birmingham couple have been sentenced after cannabis and cash were found at their home as part of a National Crime Agency investigation. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal context.

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