Crime in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Handsworth Wood, localized within Birmingham.
Total Crimes
Annual Crime Rate
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ModerateTotal Population
12-Month Crime Trend
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Selborne Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1Other theft: 1 | 8 |
| On or near College Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Robbery: 2Vehicle crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Boundary Place Map | Robbery: 3Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2 | 7 |
| On or near The Slieve Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Denewood Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Vehicle crime: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Worlds End Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Hamstead Map | Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2Robbery: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Endwood Court Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Raleigh Close Map | Drugs: 1Burglary: 1Public order: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Browns Green Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
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Lozells and East Handsworth
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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
Community Drop in Surgery
meetingDrop in surgery for the residents of Lozells and East Handsworth to drop in and speak to Local Neighbourhood team
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church 300 Soho Road Handsworth
Councillor / Police drop in surgery for Handsworth Ward
meetingCouncillor and police surgery for residents of the Handsworth Ward
2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Handsworth Library Soho Road Handsworth
Community Drop in Surgery
meetingDrop in surgery for the residents of Lozells and East Handsworth to drop in and speak to the local neighbourhood team
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church 300 Soho Road Handsworth
Community Drop in Surgery
meetingDrop in surgery for the residents of Lozells and East Handsworth to drop in and speak to the local neighbourhood team.
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church 300 Soho Road Handsworth
Community Drop in Surgery
meetingDrop in surgery for the residents of Lozells and East Handsworth to speak to the local neighbourhood team
12:00 PM — 1:00 PM
Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church 300 Soho Road Handsworth
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