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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

West Midlands Police: Crime Reduction Support

Monday 9 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • West Midlands police are receiving up to 620.4 million in funding this year, an increase of more than 49 million from last year.
  • The government has invested 12 million over two years to enhance West Midlands police's ability to respond to violent crime.
  • Nicola Richards held a meeting with stakeholders and local police in West Bromwich to address recent crime issues.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Nicola Richards
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

West Midlands has seen an increase in violent crime, prompting a need for additional resources.

Question

What recent support has been provided to West Midlands police to help reduce the level of crime?

Answer from Kit Malthouse

West Midlands police are receiving up to £620.4 million in funding this year—an increase of more than £49 million on last year. We have also invested £12 million over two years in bolstering their capacity to respond to violent crime swiftly and robustly and given £6.7 million for a violence reduction unit across the west midlands to address the root causes of crime.

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Q2 Nicola Richards
Policing & Resources Crime & Law Enforcement
Context

Recent meetings with local stakeholders and the police have highlighted ongoing concerns about crime levels in West Bromwich.

Question

Recently, West Bromwich town centre has seen an appalling spate of crime. Last week, I held a meeting with the town's main stakeholders and local police to see what we can do. Will the Minister continue to work with me and the police to put more officers on our streets, to make West Bromwich East safer?

Answer from Kit Malthouse

I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend for bringing this to my attention. I had a look at some of the incidents that have taken place in West Bromwich town centre, and it is a shocker, to be honest. Hopefully, using the convening power of her office, she can pull all the various groups together, and the police and crime commissioner and the chief constable will pay attention too.

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Not addressed: Committing more officers specifically for West Bromwich town centre

How: Using The Convening Power Of Her Office

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