Community safety news
Young voice views on relationship with police
Published on 26th March 2012
Sandwell Council and the police are working together to help build better relations with the young in the borough.
Council chiefs welcome metal theft crackdown
Published on 26th March 2012
Council leaders in Sandwell have welcomed a campaign which is cracking down on metal theft in the borough.
How to report anti-social behaviour in Sandwell
Published on 26th March 2012
Sandwell's anti-social behaviour helpline will close this week following cuts in Government funding.
Advice on reporting anti-social behaviour in Sandwell
Published on 15th March 2012
Sandwell's anti-social behaviour helpline is to close following cuts in Government funding.
West Bromwich open space being restored to former glory
Published on 28th February 2012
An overgrown and rubbish-strewn open space at West Bromwich is being restored to its former glory - in a bid to reduce serious anti-social behaviour problems and create an attractive area for residents.
Help stop vehicle crime
Published on 20th February 2012
Safety chiefs in Sandwell have stepped up their fight against vehicle crime – and are asking motorists to check they are doing all they can to help.
Tividale crime-fighters face the people
Published on 20th February 2012
Residents in Tividale are reminded they can attend a special Face the People session tonight (Monday 20 February) to discuss the work of the police, the council and other organisations to keep the neighbourhood safe and clean.
Princes End crime-fighters face the public
Published on 13th February 2012
Tipton residents can hear about crime-fighting projects in their town and raise any concerns with the police and council at a forum meeting.
Major reduction in violent crime in West Bromwich town
Published on 2nd February 2012
West Bromwich town centre saw a big fall in violent crime over the recent Christmas and New Year period compared to the year before.
Crime-fighters face the people at Cradley Heath and Old Hill forum
Published on 4th January 2012
People living in the Cradley Heath and Old Hill areas can raise any issues or concerns they have over crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental issues at a neighbourhood forum meeting next week.
New group to drive crime-fighting
Published on 20th December 2011
Top crime-fighters in Sandwell have launched a new group to help make the borough a safer, cleaner place.
Forum meetings for Smethwick
Published on 5th December 2011
People in the St Paul's, Smethwick and Abbey wards can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at forthcoming neighbourhood forum meetings.
Safer Annual Review 2011 - Working to make Sandwell safer and cleaner
Published on 29th November 2011
'Safer 2011' – a review of work to make Sandwell a safer, cleaner place over the past year – is now available to read online.
Alcohol Awareness Week: Sandwell tackles alcohol problems
Published on 11th November 2011
Public safety and health organisations in Sandwell are stepping up their drive to tackle the borough's higher than average number of alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions.
Safer 6 - Results are in! Crime and anti-social behaviour fall
Published on 10th November 2011
Recorded crime dropped 11 per cent and anti-social behaviour reports almost halved during a six-week crackdown in Sandwell.
Safer 6 - Shoppers and residents get safety and security advice
Published on 2nd November 2011
The Safer 6 campaign was in full swing in Rowley Regis yesterday (Tuesday) with safety and crime prevention advice sessions for the community.
Safer 6 - Midlands' "largest ever" smuggled alcohol plot smashed
Published on 28th October 2011
A staggering 1.7 million cans of beer and bottles of wine have been detained from five factory units at an industrial site in Wednesbury in the last 24 hours, following a raid by HM Revenue & Customs.
Safer 6 - Safety roadshows for Rowley Regis
Published on 28th October 2011
Residents can pick up safety advice and tips on crime prevention at a series of Safer 6 events in Rowley Regis, Blackheath and Cradley Heath next week.
Safer 6 - Waste and litter cleared passes 10 tonne mark
Published on 27th October 2011
Over 10 tonnes of waste and litter have been cleared from Sandwell's streets and green spaces during the first four weeks of the Safer 6 campaign.
Safer 6 - The youth party bus is in town
Published on 24th October 2011
Sandwell's Youth Bus will be out across the six towns during half-term with a special focus on alcohol.
Safer 6 - Trading standards seize over 30 dangerous electric blankets
Published on 24th October 2011
A shock survey has revealed that 15 per cent of electric blankets tested in Sandwell were found to be faulty and dangerous.
Safer 6 - Fake booze shock raises health concerns
Published on 24th October 2011
A third of shops, pubs and restaurants in Sandwell checked by trading standards officers in a snap survey have been found to be selling fake and potentially dangerous booze that could cause blindness.
Safer 6 - Five arrests and 20 vehicles seized in Smethwick operation
Published on 22nd October 2011
A joint operation between Sandwell Police's Safer 6 team and the Safer Travel Partnership saw five arrests and 20 vehicles seized in Smethwick.
Safer 6 - Young people learn about firework safety
Published on 20th October 2011
Firefighters are teaching children about the dangers of fireworks as part of Sandwell's Safer 6 campaign.
Safer 6 - Week three sees tonnes of waste cleared
Published on 19th October 2011
Week three of Sandwell’s Safer 6 campaign saw nearly three tonnes of waste cleared from a site in Wednesbury by offenders on Community Payback, which had become an arson hotspot.
Safer 6 - Councillors join Wednesbury reassurance patrols
Published on 12th October 2011
Town lead councillors joined police and council wardens carrying out high profile patrols in Wednesbury town centre as part of Sandwell's Safer 6 campaign.
Safer 6 - Week two sees smuggled cigarettes and booze seized
Published on 11th October 2011
Week two of Sandwell's Safer 6 campaign saw seizures of smuggled cigarettes, tobacco and booze that saved the public purse around £100,000.
Safer 6 - Offenders 'pay back' over 1,000 hours in two weeks
Published on 10th October 2011
Offenders on Community Payback orders contributed over £6,500 worth of free labour in the first two weeks of Sandwell's Safer 6 campaign.
Safer 6 - Council wardens tackle dog fouling
Published on 7th October 2011
Sandwell Council wardens have chalked up a massive increase in dog mess fines in response to residents' concerns.
Safer 6 - First week success with vehicles, alcohol and drugs seized
Published on 4th October 2011
Thirty vehicles were taken off the road and 51 nuisance drinkers had their alcohol seized in the first week of Sandwell's Safer 6 campaign to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
New police headquarters officially opened
Published on 30th September 2011
The new Sandwell Police headquarters was officially opened by the Chief Constable.
Safer 6 - Advice for young from Sandwell Youth Bus
Published on 29th September 2011
The Sandwell Youth Bus is touring the borough as part of the Safer 6 campaign.
Safer 6 - Two arrested and charged after bus operation
Published on 27th September 2011
Sandwell's six-week Safer 6 campaign kicked off with a successful operation at West Bromwich bus station.
Launch of Safer 6 campaign - six weeks of action
Published on 23rd September 2011
Safer 6 is back – six weeks of intensive action across Sandwell's six towns to combat crime and anti-social behaviour as the nights draw in.
Langley neighbourhood forum meeting
Published on 19th September 2011
Residents in Langley can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at a neighbourhood forum meeting tomorrow (Tuesday 20 September).
Forum meetings for St Paul's and Abbey neighbourhoods
Published on 19th September 2011
People in the St Paul's and Abbey wards of Smethwick can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at forthcoming neighbourhood forum meetings.
Relief for residents as ASBO neighbour leaves
Published on 8th September 2011
A Smethwick teenager who was violent and threatening towards neighbours has quit the area after getting an anti-social behaviour order.
Discuss recent disorder with police chiefs
Published on 7th September 2011
Police chiefs are holding a public meeting tomorrow to discuss the recent disorder in the West Midlands.
Forum meetings for Wednesbury
Published on 5th September 2011
Residents in Wednesbury can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at forthcoming neighbourhood forum meetings.
West Bromwich neighbourhood forum meetings
Published on 2nd September 2011
Residents across West Bromwich can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at neighbourhood forum meetings this month (September).
Is your child streetwise about personal safety?
Published on 2nd September 2011
Police officers are asking parents of children who travel to and from school unsupervised to educate them about staying safe and looking after their belongings.
Sandwell Police - keeping Sandwell safe
Published on 12th August 2011
Police are committed to protecting the people of Sandwell after the borough experienced a second night of calm following the outbreak of disorder earlier this week.
Council and police leaders "appalled" by disorder in Sandwell
Published on 10th August 2011
UPDATE, 9.10am, Thursday - it was quiet yesterday evening and overnight on the streets of Sandwell and the West Midlands. Police advice is to go about your business as usual.
Chance to quiz Police Authority chiefs
Published on 13th July 2011
West Midlands Police Authority is holding a public question and answer session at 2.30-4pm tomorrow (Thursday 14 July).
Great Bridge neighbourhood forum meeting
Published on 12th July 2011
Residents in Great Bridge can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at a neighbourhood forum meeting next week (Tuesday 19 July).
Rowley neighbourhood forum meeting
Published on 11th July 2011
Residents in Rowley can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at a neighbourhood forum meeting on Thursday (14 July).
Oldbury neighbourhood forum meetings
Published on 4th July 2011
Residents in Oldbury can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at forthcoming neighbourhood forum meetings and walkabouts.
Team effort improves area of Sandwell Valley
Published on 23rd June 2011
A team effort is improving an area of Sandwell Valley on the Sandwell-Birmingham border.
Great Barr with Yew Tree neighbourhood forum meeting
Published on 21st June 2011
Residents in Great Barr with Yew Tree neighbourhood can raise any crime, anti-social behaviour or environmental concerns at a neighbourhood forum meeting on Thursday 30 June.