M&S Chair Warns Self-Checkouts Fueling Surge in Shoplifting Across UK Stores Friday, April 24, 2026 m&s retail shoplifting selfcheckout crime archienorman supermarkets policing organisedcrime technology Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has issued a stark warning about the impact of self-checkout technology on shoplifting rates across UK stores. Serving as M&S chair since 2017, Norman explained that the rise of … Read More
Inside Wolverhampton: The Shoplifting Capital of the West Midlands Friday, March 27, 2026 wolverhampton shoplifting theft retail crime westmidlands security community policing prevention Wolverhampton has earned a troubling reputation as the shoplifting capital of the West Midlands, recording more than 104 offences per 10,000 people. This high rate of retail theft has raised concerns among local businesses, … Read More
‘I wouldn’t move here now,’ say residents of estate overrun by drug dealing and theft Sunday, March 15, 2026 crime antisocial community dudley drugdealing theft vandalism youth policing housing Dudley Council is cracking down hard on antisocial behaviour, but residents of Brewery Fields, a housing estate near Dudley town centre, say the problem is far from solved. The area has been plagued by drug activity, … Read More
Wolverhampton’s De Fusion Bar Seeks Extended Opening Hours Following Licence Suspension Tuesday, March 3, 2026 wolverhampton defusion licensing bar alcohol suspension inspection regulations nightlife policing De Fusion Bar and Restaurant, located on Exchange Street in Wolverhampton city centre, has applied to extend its opening hours until 5:30am daily. The application requests permission to serve live and recorded music until … Read More
Birmingham’s Car Crime Hotspots: Roads Most Targeted by Thieves Tuesday, March 3, 2026 birmingham carcrime edgbaston vehicletheft crimehotspots smallheath smithswood burglary westmidlands policing Over the past year, Birmingham residents have reported thousands of car thefts and break-ins to the police. However, certain areas experience these vehicle crimes far more frequently, leaving local homeowners at a higher … Read More
Sutton Coldfield BID Urges Installation of Permanent CCTV to Address Crime Vulnerability Wednesday, February 25, 2026 suttoncoldfield cctv crimeprevention publicsafety bid policing surveillance regeneration community security The Royal Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) has made a strong appeal for the installation of new permanent CCTV cameras in the town centre, highlighting significant gaps in surveillance that have left key … Read More