Meet The Police Commander

Do you have concerns or queries about policing in your local area?

On Wednesday 28th February 2024 between 1-3pm join chief inspector Scott McGrath for a catch up with your commander. The event is at Costa Coffee, Sandyford.

Stolen Car Later Used in Criminal Activity

Staffordshire Police have reported that between the 10th & 11th February a silver Ford Fiesta was stolen outside an address on Greengates Street, Tunstall. The car was later used in a crime in Lichfield afterwards.

The police went onto say that If you have seen anything suspicious or have any CCTV then please […]

Vehicle Crime on the Increase

Staffordshire Police are reporting that they are seeing an increase in vehicle crime, especially cars being stolen which have been left with the engine running. Last week, 2 delivery drivers had their cars stolen whilst doing a doorstep delivery of food.

The police go onto say, please don’t leave cars unattended with the […]

Be “PHONE FREE” When You’re Driving

Most drivers don’t use a phone at the wheel, but those that do put themselves, and other road users in danger as using a phone while driving makes you four times more likely to have a crash.

On top of that, anyone caught using a phone whilst driving can end up with six points […]

Cuckooing – What Does it Mean

Cuckooing is the term used when someone’s house is taken over for criminal activity, including dealing drugs.

Staffordshire Police say are you aware of cuckooing? Do you know what to look out for in relation to cuckooing? Would you report it if you had concerns? The police are relying on residents to highlight concerns […]

Volunteers Needed to Scrutinise Police Powers

Could you volunteer to review Police powers to ensure they are being used correctly?

The Commissioner’s Independent Scrutiny Panel is looking for a diverse group of people to scrutinise Police powers. In particular, volunteers will be asked to evaluate the use of force during incidents.  

Volunteers will help interrogate information and body worn […]

Young Lads Causing Antisocial Behaviour Around Tunstall Retail Parks

Staffordshire Police have noticed an increase in the number of incidents of Anti Social Behavior around the retail parks in Tunstall. A number of the incidents involve groups of up to 20 young lads on pushbikes , scooters and on foot, the ages range from 9 to 16. The police have footage of the […]

Vehicle Thefts in Cold Weather

Staffordshire Police are urging all motorists to be particularly cautious when defrosting their vehicles.

Opportunists can work in groups during the cold weather to target vehicles that have been left unattended whilst unlocked, especially as people are leaving for work or the school run, and they warm up their cars leaving the keys […]

Goldenhill Vehicle Crime

Staffordshire Police have reported between Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th January that someone tried to break into a van on Heath Street, Goldenhill trying to pop the sliding door open with a screwdriver.

If you have seen anything suspicious or have any CCTV please call Staffordshire Police on 101, private message on Facebook […]

Kids Door Kicking Craze

There has been a number of reports of children and teenagers kicking doors in the area, which appears to be a craze in Sandyford & Goldenhill.

Residents are saying on social media that kicking doors is causing in some cases damage to their property, but also it is frightening people, especially the elderly who […]