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.
Find out more in the Safe & Sound Community Safety Plan 2024 - 2028
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.
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