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West Midlands Police has launched a major new drive to tackle crime and improve the quality of life for people in communities around the West Midlands.
Funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster through £880,000 seized from criminals, Operation Fearless was launched yesterday in and around Erdington High Street, with a dedicated police team already taking daily action on the crimes that affect the community the most.
Working with Birmingham City Council and other agencies such as immigration, bus and rail companies, and businesses we’re determined to combat:
- Drugs
- Anti-social behaviour
- Robbery
- Violence
- Shoplifting
- Sale of stolen goods
- Exploitation
Erdington is just the first part of the Fearless story – with more parts of the region set to benefit in the coming months.
Erdington was identified as the launch area based on crime trends, data and consultation with partners. It’s estimated crime in the area has cost the economy £7m in the last year.
“Every day, people in Erdington should feel safe, but we’ve been listening to community concerns, and we understand that people aren’t feeling safe.
“So we are now launching Operation Fearless to ensure that people feel safe coming to Erdington to live, work and shop.
“Working with a whole host of partners, we’ll be making this area safer and dealing with the crimes that matter to people the most.
“We hear you, we understand you and what matters to the community the most. What we need now is your support.”
Det Supt Jim Munro, Midlands Police, who heads up Fearless.
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