WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in Balsall Heath West, Birmingham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Balsall Heath West, localized within Birmingham.

Total Crimes

103
trending_down -10.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

38.56per 1k
trending_down -1.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

12,156

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences53
Criminal Damage & Arson8
Other Theft8
Vehicle Crime6
Public Order6
Weapons Possession4
Anti-social Behaviour4
Burglary3
Shoplifting3
Theft from Person3
Drug Offences3
Robbery2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Royston Croft Map
Other theft: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 2
11
On or near Supermarket Map
Other theft: 2Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1
7
On or near Mary Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 1Possession of weapons: 1
6
On or near Stone Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near George Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Willows Road Map
Drugs: 1Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
3
On or near Hallam Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Beech Avenue Map
Burglary: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Fitters Mill Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Riseley Crescent Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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Local Rank

#3safest in Birmingham

National Safety

Top 24%Safest

City Average

113.55per 1k

Local Policing

Ladywood

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Community Priority - ASB within Hagley Road

The Ladywood NHT are aware of the issues causing problems for residents, businesses and visitors to the Hagley Road area. We understand the problems with drug use, prostitution and other offences remain a nuisance for our communities. This criminality also includes begging at stationary traffic lights.

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

We will be engaged with working amongst internal and external partners to support the enforcement of this work.

We have issued a number of community protection warnings to those who are begging at stationary traffic lights.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Local Priority - Thefts from retailers on Bristol Road

The Ladywood NHT are aware of a number of thefts that have been reported from local businesses on the Bristol Road (within Ladywood ward area).

Issued: 5 May 2026

Status Update

The Ladywood NHT are proactively working on providing visibility and tackling repeat offenders who are engaged in thefts from stores and other retail outlets within this area.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Force Priority - Operation Stance

We are currently engaged in tackling the criminality seen at shops on our area, which are leading us to target disruption efforts and enforce legislation to those responsible for owning, managing and utilising these stores.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

We will be working with partners to conduct visits to these locations and enforce legislation where we find breaches of trading standards and other laws.

Actioned: 11 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL21

Crime prevention

meeting

Drop in Community Surgery to meet local officers

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10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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CHRIST CHURCH GILLOTT ROAD,

AUG17

Community meeting

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Meet local officers for Crime prevention and advice

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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TRIDENT HOUSE

SEP15

Crime Prevention

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Crime prevention meet local officers

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4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Broadway Plaza 220 Ladywood Middleway, Birmingham

OCT18

Crime prevention

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Drop in Meeting with local officers

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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105 Bristol Road

NOV25

Crime prevention

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Meet local officers for crime prevention advice and concerns

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5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Ladywood Leisure Centre

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