Balsall Heath West Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Balsall Heath West, localized within birmingham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Mary Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 8Criminal damage and arson: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Royston Croft Map | Burglary: 3Vehicle crime: 3Other crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Gosford Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Burglary: 3 | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 2Drugs: 1Robbery: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Alpha Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 5 |
| On or near St Lawrence Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Possession of weapons: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Hampden Retreat Map | Criminal damage and arson: 2Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Beech Avenue Map | Public order: 2Drugs: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Vincent Close Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
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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
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