Criminal gangs are harming your community

Criminal gangs are harming your community

Morning Resident

Hope your well.

West Midlands Police uses the WMnow alert system to send direct messages about criminal gangs, often in partnership with the independent charity Crimestoppers.

Sample: Criminal Gangs Alert

Subject: Criminal gangs are harming your community
"These activities harm your local community and legitimate businesses. If you know about or suspect those involved in serious and organised crime, please contact the Crimestoppers charity. If you have information, contact our charity and tell us what you know. You will remain 100% anonymous always".

Ways to Report Gang Activity

Crimestoppers: Call 0800 555 111 or use the Crimestoppers Anonymous Online Form. Reporting is 100% anonymous; they do not track IP addresses or record calls.

Fearless: A youth-specific service of Crimestoppers for people aged 11–17 to report crime anonymously.

West Midlands Police (Direct): Use the WMP Live Chat for non-emergencies or call 101.

Emergencies: Always call 999 if a crime is in progress or there is an immediate danger to life.

Common Signs of Local Gang Activity

Messages often urge residents to look for the following red flags:

Drug Dealing: Suspected dealing in the neighbourhood or "County Lines" activity where outsiders move in to run drugs.

Cuckooing: Vulnerable people being exploited by gangs who take over their home to use as a base for criminal activity.

Unusual Activity: Frequent visitors to a property at odd hours or vehicles with folding mirrors left "out," which can signal an unlocked car being scouted by gangs.

Thank you from your Wednesfield & Heath Town Neighbourhood Team.

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Message Sent By
Stephen O'loughlin 32234
(West Midlands Police - Wolverhampton, PCSO, Wolverhampton - Wednesfield & Heath Town)