About us
safe & sound is a partnership made up of public sector and voluntary organisations covering Dudley borough.
By actively working together it aims to address community concerns around crime, disorder, anti-social behaviour and substance misuse.
Responsible authorities have a statutory duty to ensure that key agencies collaborate effectively within a community safety partnership.
They are also expected to invite a range of local private, voluntary and other public and community groups including the public to become involved in the strategy process.
The safe & sound strategic board directs the work of the partnership and also acts as Dudley’s Local Police and Crime Board.
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Find out more in the Safe & Sound Community Safety Plan 2024 - 2028
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Find out more about the West Midlands Police and Crime Plan 2025 - 2029
Responsible authorities include:
Who we are:
safe & sound (Dudley’s community safety partnership) is a statutory partnership established in accordance with the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and subsequent amendments, alongside other relevant legislation. Our foundation is rooted in a commitment to community safety and well-being
Our vision:
Dudley should be a safe place to live, work, enjoy leisure time in and travel through. We want it to remain one of the safest boroughs in the West Midlands.
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Through partnership working, community engagement and empowerment we will continue to make efforts to tackle crime, disorder and to achieve our local priorities.
Our priorities:
Working in line with legislative requirements, safe & sound identifies priorities through the borough's strategic assessment and consultations. For 2025/26, our focus areas include:
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Tackling Neighbourhood Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (including Burglary, Road Safety and town Centre Safety).
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Tackling Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls: Safeguarding Victims and Tackling Perpetrators.
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Prevent offending, reduce re-offending and tackling the causes of crime.
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Reduce Violence & Exploitation: Safeguarding those at risk of violence and exploitation.
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Tackle Hate Crime, Community Tensions and Extremism.
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Improving the trust and confidence of all the communities of Dudley.
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Tackling Substance Misuse.
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Tackling serious and organised crime