Life Inside the UK's Burglary Hotspot: Families in Edgbaston Share Their Stories 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
‘I thought we lived in a nice area of Birmingham – now we’re scared and want to leave’ 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
Police Seek Man After Stolen Bank Card Used in Birmingham Shops 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
Shoplifters Caught Singing 'Santa Baby' While Stealing From Family Hardware Store Thursday, December 25, 2025 shoplifting theft cctv hardware worcestershire christmas community police stolen burglary In a bizarre and bold incident at Badham’s Hardware in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, two female shoplifters were filmed on CCTV singing “Santa Baby” as they helped themselves to around £100 worth of … Read More
Grindr Used by Burglars to Target Victims and Steal Device Passwords 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
New Faces Added to West Midlands' Most Wanted List as Police Urge Immediate Action 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