Crime

In a significant escalation of efforts to combat high-harm criminal activities, Staffordshire Police have announced the arrest of over 350 individuals as part of their ongoing Operation Target. This crackdown focuses on disrupting serious and organised crime networks involved in drug supply, illegal firearms, cyber-crime, and human trafficking across the county. The operation, which involves planned raids and intelligence-led investigations, has resulted in 121 of those arres

Staffordshire Police are urging residents to remain vigilant and review their home security following a series of incidents where thieves broke into key safes, resulting in at least one vehicle being stolen in the Stoke-on-Trent area. The warning was issued on Friday, February 6, after multiple key safes were forcibly accessed overnight and in the early hours. Key safes—commonly used by homeowners, carers, or family members to store spare house or car keys outside properties—

Staffordshire Police have arrested two men after officers seized a significant haul of cocaine and cannabis during proactive operations in Tamworth on Friday, February 6. The arrests came as a result of targeted policing efforts aimed at disrupting drug supply in the area. Officers acting on intelligence or observations conducted the operation, leading to the discovery and recovery of a large quantity of Class A cocaine and Class B cannabis. According to a statement from Staf

Dispersal Order Issued in Lichfield City Centre to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour Picture from Staffordshire Police Staffordshire Police have put a dispersal order in place across Lichfield city centre this weekend to proactively address rising anti-social behaviour, particularly involving groups of young people. The order, under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, came into effect at 3 pm on Friday, 6 February 2026 and will remain in force until 3

Staffordshire Police have arrested a 23-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman following the discovery of a significant amount of illegal drugs at a property in the village. Officers from the South Staffordshire Local Policing Team executed a warrant at an address off Wolgarston Way shortly after 9:30 am on Tuesday, February 3, acting on intelligence received about potential drug supply activity. During the search, police recovered approximately 200 snap bags of cannabis, alon

In a key meeting yesterday (Monday February 2nd), Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Ben Adams, successfully presented and gained support for a proposed increase in the policing precept, aiming to bolster local law enforcement resources despite ongoing national debates over policing restructuring. The Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel convened on Monday, February 2, at 10:00am in the Oak Room at County Buildings, Stafford, for a session that focused h

STONE, Staffordshire, February 2, 2026, Local roads became safer today after a police checkpoint in Stone revealed a series of serious driving offenses, as part of Staffordshire Police’s ongoing Operation Lightning initiative. The Staffordshire Road Harm Prevention Team conducted the operation this morning, stopping vehicles and identifying numerous infractions that pose risks to all road users. According to a post from the team, the checkpoint resulted in: three overweight v