National statistics released today show safety in the West Midlands continues to improve, with crime reducing, arrests increasing and victims receiving better and faster police support.
The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) covers the period July 2023 to June 2024, and shows significant reductions in crimes.
Total crime reported across the West Midlands has been reduced by 10% compared to the same period last year. We’ve also seen considerable decreases in serious youth violence of nine per cent including a reduction in knife crime.
Domestic abuse reports have fallen by more than 14%. The number of homicide offences has dropped by seven per cent, while robbery is down more than five per cent.
The force has also made significant changes to how people contact police which, in turn, has led to West Midlands Police being one of the best forces in the country when it comes to both its 999 and 101 service.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, said: “I have been holding West Midlands Police to account and working with the force to prevent and tackle crime and keep the people and communities of the West Midlands safe and secure.
“I therefore welcome the reductions in crime. However, we cannot be complacent and we never will be. One victim of crime is one too many.
“I am committed to constant and unremitting action to hold West Midlands Police to account, to ensure it is doing everything within its power to prevent and tackle crime and keep people, families, businesses and local communities safe and secure.”
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