Dudley Police and the Safe & Sound partnership launched a community safety survey on February 21, 2026, to give people in Kingswinford, West Midlands, a chance to decide which local issues officers should focus on. The online survey is designed to help set policing priorities and determine how local safety funding is used across the community.
The survey is open until March 31, 2026, and allows residents to voice their concerns about specific crimes and where they would like to see more police patrols. This call for feedback follows a serious incident on February 18, 2026, when six men were arrested at Ketley Fields after reports of gunfire and a stabbing.
In addition to recent violence, CrimeRate statistics show that shoplifting and retail crime in the area were on the rise in late 2025. The partnership, which includes Dudley Council and the West Midlands Fire Service, will use the survey results to create a safety plan for the 2026-2027 year.
A public meeting is also being held for those who wish to speak with officials in person on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The meeting will take place between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at The Store House on Albion Street in Brierley Hill.
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