Crime in Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 21Other theft: 14Other crime: 1 | 36 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Violence and sexual offences: 18Other theft: 6Theft from the person: 2 | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 18Public order: 3Possession of weapons: 2 | 23 |
| On or near Hurst Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 11Shoplifting: 8Other theft: 2 | 22 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map | Violence and sexual offences: 14 | 14 |
| On or near Essex Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 7Other theft: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 13 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station Map | Vehicle crime: 3Criminal damage and arson: 3Drugs: 2 | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 6Robbery: 3 | 9 |
| On or near Nightclub Map | Drugs: 5Public order: 4 | 9 |
| On or near Vaughton Street Map | Other theft: 5Vehicle crime: 3 | 8 |
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Community Priority - Use of derelict buildings
We are aware that there a re a number of derelict building in our area that attract the homeless community and also those that seek to cause trouble.
We know these building are often dangerous environments and discourage anyone from going inside them no matter what the reason.
Issued: 2 Jun 2026
Status Update
We are liasing with the council and working with partners to hold the building owners to account, to make sure these buildings whilst derelict, are secured properly to make sure access is restricted to all but those authorised to be on the premises.
Actioned: 2 Jun 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: 5 May 2026
Status Update
The NHT will be visiting these locations in partnership with external partners to provide enforcement. Days are being organised to work with partners where we can tackle the issues the shops cause, seize illegal items and disrupt any criminal operations.
Actioned: 2 Jun 2026
Local Priority - Football vehicle crime
The Small Heath & Highgate Neighbourhood Policing Team (NHT) is making vehicle crime taking place at and during football fixtures a top priority.
We understand that these types of crimes can cause considerable disruption and distress to victims, and we are committed to addressing this issue to ensure the safety and security of the community.
Our team is dedicating patrols in areas where these incidents have been most prevalent, employing intelligence-led policing to identify patterns of offending. We are also working closely with other departments within West Midlands Police and community partners to gather intelligence and target offenders involved in vehicle-related crime.
We strongly encourage residents to take steps to protect their vehicles, such as ensuring cars are securely locked, removing valuables from sight, and parking in well-lit or secure areas where possible.
The Small Heath & Highgate NHT is working in partnership with Birmingham City Football Club to address this issue, and it will continue to remain a priority heading into the 26/27 football season.
Issued: 5 May 2026
Status Update
We have been on active patrols around the local area particularly on game days to provide a visible presence around the stadium and surrounding areas where fans often park, but have recently found on occasions victims of car cannibalism.
We are constantly reviewing trends around certain car makes and/or models to monitor any emerging patterns or particular patterns of crime that may help us bring the offenders to justice.
With the football season ending, this will not stop our efforts to tackle vehicle crime and we are planning operations where we can tackle and disrupt any criminality related to vehicle crime in the area.
Actioned: 2 Jun 2026
Community Priority - Horton Square
We are aware of issues with drug dealing and drug use within the Horton Square area. We know that this type of offending brings other elements of criminality with it.
The Highgate NHT are working with partners to tackle this issue, as well as conducting high visibility policing with a 0 tolerance approach to criminality taking place in this area.
We are committed to making the Horton Square area safer for our communities, schools and businesses.
Issued: 1 May 2026
Status Update
The team continue to provided high visibility patrols within the Horton Square area, interacting with the local community and proactively engaging with local businesses to reduce crime. We have liased with Local council and have made representations about better lighting in the area, particularly around schools.
We recently had operations take place in Horton Square, with a number of successful arrests targeting drug dealers and drug users in the area.
We have also engaged with the council about providing better lighting along some pathways and have requested a review of centrally controlled cameras in the area increasing the safety of the local residents in the area.
Actioned: 2 Jun 2026
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