WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in Birchfield, Birmingham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Birchfield, localized within Birmingham.

Total Crimes

111
trending_down -2.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

105.0per 1k
trending_down -1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,467

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences60
Other Theft11
Criminal Damage & Arson11
Vehicle Crime8
Anti-social Behaviour4
Weapons Possession4
Burglary3
Public Order3
Drug Offences3
Robbery2
Other Crime1
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near New Inn Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 9Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1
14
On or near Grove Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 2Burglary: 1
8
On or near Haughton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Vehicle crime: 1
6
On or near Burton Wood Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Turville Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2
4
On or near Mayfield Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Trinity Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Robert Road Map
Drugs: 1Other theft: 1Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Heathfield Avenue Map
Robbery: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Beaudesert Road Map
Other theft: 2Other crime: 1
3

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Safety comparison within Birmingham district.

Local Rank

#52safest in Birmingham

National Safety

Top 15%Riskiest

City Average

113.55per 1k

Local Policing

Lozells and East Handsworth

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Force Priority – Op PLAZARI

We are committed to tackling violence and the exploitation of vulnerable women on the streets of the Handsworth and Lozells area.
We know that the 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 Lozells area.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

The Lozells and East Handsworth 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

Local priority - Tackle Vehicle crime/Vehicle related offences around the Lozells and East Handsworth
Vehicle Cannibalism

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

* Intelligence Led Proactive hot spot patrols around areas of incidents
*Crime prevention initiative with local residents and businesses
*Working with other police departments to drive down levels of crime and bring offenders to justice

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Community Priority - Address long-standing Crime & ASB issues and to prioritise quality of life for residents of around Lozells and East Handsworth including drug dealing on Soho Road, Lozells Road and Villa Road.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

Use police powers to combat issues reported by local residents
High visibility patrols – requesting other departments to assist including Safer Travel.
Work with neighbourhood and community groups to tackle matters important to them
Liaise with Birmingham City Council and partners for a multi-agency approach to problem-solving to address the causes of ASB.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN22

Handsworth Wood / East Handsworth Resident group Forum Invite only

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Numerous residents group forum

schedule

5:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Handsworth Police Station Thornhill Road Birmingham

JUN30

Community Drop in Surgery

meeting

Drop in surgery for the residents of Lozells and East Handsworth to driop in and speak to local neighbourhood team

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church 300 Soho Road Handsworth

JUN30

Antrobus Road Residents Action Group

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Meeting for members of the ARRAG.

schedule

7:30 PM — 9:00 PM

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St Andrews Sports & Community Centre 2 College Road Handsworth

JUL3

Antrobus Road Residents Action Group

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Litter pick with community members of ARRAG

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Meeting on the Junction of Antrobus Road and Grove Lane

JUL28

Community Drop in Surgery

meeting

Drop in surgery for the residents of Lozells and East Handsworth to drop in and speak to Local Neighbourhood team

schedule

12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church 300 Soho Road Handsworth

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