Crime in Holyhead, Birmingham
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Green Lane Map | Violence and sexual offences: 10Possession of weapons: 1 | 11 |
| On or near Rookery Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Drugs: 1Burglary: 1 | 8 |
| On or near Farcroft Grove Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Carlton Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Other theft: 2Drugs: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Farnham Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Sampson Close Map | Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Winsham Grove Map | Robbery: 1Other theft: 1Possession of weapons: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Aylesford Road Map | Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1 | 2 |
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Handsworth Wood
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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 / 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
Engagement Events
Welcome Cafe drop in
meetingCrime prevention surgery
9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
St Andrews Community Centre College Road Handsworth
Police and Cllr Kooner Surgery for the Handsworth Wood Ward
meetingJoint surgery with both police and councillor surgery
10:00 AM — 11:30 AM
Hamstead Pavilion Hamstead Hill
Welcome Cafe Drop in
meetingCrime prevention surgery
9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
St Andrews Community Centre College Road Handsworth
Police & Councillor Kular surgery for Handsworth Wood
meetingPolice and Councillor joint surgery for the residents of Handsworth Wood
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Uplands Allotment Club House Oxhill Road
Welcome Cafe Drop in
meetingCrime prevention Surgery
9:30 AM — 11:30 AM
St Andrews Community Centre College Road Handsworth
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