Sir Gavin Williamson met with South Staffordshire’s new local policing commander Chief Inspector Tim Norbury to applaud the success of Staffordshire’s police force.
Sir Gavin joined Tim Norbury to discuss South Staffordshire’s annual crime statistics. In particular, Sir Gavin was pleased to note the success of Operation Bormus, a team set up to tackle vehicle theft and target offenders using the county’s road network.
Since its creation, Operation Bormus has led to an increase in arrests and charges for vehicle theft. Motor vehicle thefts in South Staffordshire were down 11% in March 2024 (compared to March 2023). Additionally, reports of residential burglary and anti-social behaviour have also gone down significantly (down 22% and 33% respectively). Chief Inspector Norbury has 15 years of experience in the police and has vowed to continue this excellent progress in reducing crime in Staffordshire.
Sir Gavin said: “It was great to meet with Tim who I know will do an excellent job at continuing the work of his fantastic predecessor, Chief Inspector Chris Cotton. It’s reassuring to know that the hard work of our local forces is paying off and that we have a firm hand on crime in Staffordshire. I’m committed to working with Tim and others at Staffordshire Police to ensure that we are as proactive as we can be when dealing with crime.”
