Victim Support West Midlands (Sandwell)
2nd Floor
Select House
Popes Lane
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 4PA

Tel: 0121 569 7980
National Helpline: 0845 3030900
Fax: 0121 552 9481
Email: general@vswmsandwell.co.uk
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
(Telephone Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm)
Website: www.vswmsandwell.co.uk

Being a victim of crime can affect people in different ways. On this page we aim to provide information and advice and direct you to organisations and services that you may find useful.

Reporting Crime

• In an emergency you should always ring 999.
• The telephone number for reporting crime in Sandwell is 0845 113 5000.
• For Sandwell North, the location is New Street, West Bromwich
• North Sandwell map
• For the south of Sandwell, contact Piddock Road, Smethwick
• South Sandwell map
• For more information go to the West Midlands Police website which also gives details of your local police stations.
• If you would like to report a crime anonymously you can ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Support for the victims of crime

Victim Support

Sandwell's Victim Support is a voluntary organisation that gives emotional support and practical help for victims of crime. It provides a free and confidential service.

Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

If you have been injured as a result of a violent crime, you may be entitled to a payment under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.

Young people and crime

Sandwell's Youth Offending Team deal with young people with the aim of preventing offending by young people in Sandwell. They give the victims of crime committed by young people the chance to be heard.

For information on this national development go to the Youth Justice Board website.

Domestic Violence

Sandwell is committed to minimising Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence can involve physical, emotional or sexual abuse between people in a close relationship, and this can mean both men and women. There are several organisations throughout the borough which are concerned with this. Information is available about what steps to take if you are a victim of Domestic Violence, and how to be prepared in the event of a crisis. Support and advice are also available if you are in need to help you recognise and begin to deal with abuse, including services which specialise in violence related to drug misuse and alcoholism. There are also places to stay for adults and children if an emergency occurs.

Sandwell Womens Aid

Temporary emergency accommodation for women suffering domestic violence and their children plus counselling and advice. Tel: 0121 552 6448. Helpline: 0845 702 3468. Fax: 0121 544 7529.