West Midlands Police
West Midlands region. Headquarters: Birmingham.
- Counter-terrorism
- Serious organised crime
- Major events
West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in England and Wales by officer numbers, serving a diverse population of approximately 2.9 million across England's second city and the wider West Midlands conurbation. The force polices one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in the UK and has significant specialist capabilities in counter-terrorism, serious and organised crime, and major events. Birmingham regularly hosts major international sporting and cultural events.
Area Covered
West Midlands Police covers the metropolitan county of the West Midlands, including the city of Birmingham, the City of Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, and Walsall. This is the second largest police force in England and Wales.
Last updated 24 September 2026
