Crime in Handsworth, Birmingham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Handsworth, localized within Birmingham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Union Row Map | Violence and sexual offences: 10Robbery: 1Public order: 1 | 13 |
| On or near Headingley Road Map | Shoplifting: 3Public order: 3Vehicle crime: 2 | 12 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Possession of weapons: 2Drugs: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 1Other crime: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Highbury Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Golden Croft Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Vehicle crime: 2Burglary: 1Other theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Murdock Road Map | Vehicle crime: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Thornhill Road Map | Robbery: 1Burglary: 1Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Hamstead Road Map | Vehicle crime: 3 | 3 |
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Force Priority – Op PLAZARI
We are committed to tackling violence and the exploitation of vulnerable women on the streets of the Handsworth / Handsworth Wood area.
We know that the Rookery Road / Soho Road and surrounding areas are hotspots for prostitution. Our neighbourhood policing teams are intensifying our enforcement of this activity. We are working with multiple partners internally and externally to identify and safeguard vulnerable people.
We will also operate a zero tolerance approach to those exploiting and utilising illegal services around the Handsworth and Handsworth Wood area.
Issued: 10 May 2026
Status Update
The Handsworth Wood NHT have been working with partners to intervene with illegal prostitution and we have been identifying vulnerable individuals with a view to referring them into safeguarding plans.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Community Priority - ASB within Woodend / Beauchamp Avenue and College Road area
The Handsworth Wood NHT are aware of the issues causing problems for residents, businesses and visitors to the Handsworth Wood 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: 10 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: 30 Jun 2026
Local priority - Thefts from retailers on Rookery Road / Oxhill Road
The Handsworth Wood NHT are aware of a number of thefts that have been reported from local businesses on the Rookery Road / Oxhill Road (within Handsworth Wood ward area).
Issued: 10 May 2026
Status Update
The Handsworth Wood 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: 30 Jun 2026
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