‘Cramped’ HMO Conversion Rejected Over Crime Concerns in Wolverhampton Neighborhood Monday, February 9, 2026 hmo wolverhampton planning crime community housing spacestandards noise council heathtown The City of Wolverhampton Council has refused an application to convert a home on Woden Road into a six-bedroom house of multiple occupation (HMO), citing concerns that the change would exacerbate crime and community disorder … Read More
Off-Duty Officer Accessed Confidential Crime Log to Aid Missing Relative, Misconduct Panel Finds Monday, February 9, 2026 police misconduct confidentiality crime data safeguarding westmidlands investigation misconducthearing trust A former police officer unlawfully accessed confidential crime records while off duty in an effort to find and protect a vulnerable missing relative, a misconduct hearing revealed. PC Sandall conducted unauthorized checks on … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Deadly 'Ace' Line: Dealers Earn £250 Daily and Supply Never Stops Sunday, February 8, 2026 drugs crime birmingham countyline murder heroin cocaine dealers sentencing violence The ‘Ace’ line, a deadly drug operation notorious in Birmingham, gained grim attention after a customer was murdered in its name. This network, trafficking cocaine and heroin across the city, was thrust into the spotlight … Read More
Birmingham’s Safest Streets: Where Quiet and Security Prevail Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham crime safety antisocialbehaviour neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield peace security community westmidlands Birmingham often faces a reputation for high crime, with some neighbourhoods experiencing daily challenges. Yet, this dark image does not reflect the entire city. Many areas, particularly more affluent suburbs, boast low … Read More
Grandmother Banned from Birmingham City Centre Urged to Stop Shoplifting After Being Caught at Primark Sunday, February 8, 2026 shoplifting birmingham probation court crime rehabilitation theft supervision support offender A 66-year-old grandmother and serial shoplifter, Debra Shaw, who has been banned from Birmingham city centre, was recently caught shoplifting at Primark, prompting a court to urge her to stop her repeated offences. Shaw’s … Read More
Top 10 Most Dangerous Bus Services in West Midlands Revealed Saturday, February 7, 2026 westmidlands bussafety crime publictransport violence theft nationalexpress police safertravel transport sport New data highlights the West Midlands bus services with the highest reported crimes during the second half of 2025, revealing which routes passengers should be cautious of. BirminghamLive has obtained figures indicating the … Read More