WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Crime in longbridge & west heath, birmingham

Comprehensive safety analysis for longbridge & west heath, localized within birmingham.

Total Crimes

208
trending_up +10.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

112.62per 1k
trending_down -1.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

21,656

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences99
Shoplifting26
Vehicle Crime17
Criminal Damage & Arson15
Other Theft10
Burglary9
Public Order9
Weapons Possession8
Anti-social Behaviour7
Drug Offences3
Other Crime2
Robbery2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Falfield Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Shoplifting: 3Public order: 2
14
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 5Violence and sexual offences: 4
9
On or near Abbeydale Road Map
Shoplifting: 8Robbery: 1
9
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 5
5
On or near Fairfax Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Marden Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other theft: 1
4
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Sunbury Road Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Elder Close Map
Drugs: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Worthen Grove Map
Vehicle crime: 2Other crime: 1
3

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Local Rank

#39safest in birmingham

National Safety

Top 18%Riskiest

City Average

114.31per 1k

Local Policing

Northfield

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Retail Crime & Anti-Social Behaviour on Northfield High Street. Ongoing concerns in this area and will remain a priority during Spring/Summer 26.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Local Officers work closely with the Northfield Business Improvement District (BID) to address instances of shop theft and associated anti social behaviour along Northfield high street by providing high visibility patrols of the area and working with retailers to identify prolific offenders, effecting their arrest and utilising powers to ban them from the area.
Update: The team are increasing patrols in the key areas on the High Street and around the High Street where drug offences and concerns have been reported. Sgt Livesey is leading on Operation Wayfarer which is addressing these concerns. A number of arrests have been made and a PSPO being considered by partners for long term intervention.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

April has seen an increase in theft of vehicles across the ward and the wider Northfield Constituency area.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations. Officers will be working closely with partners to identify those involved and prevent further offending. There is a lot of crime prevention vehicle crime advice available on the WMP website - consider using steering locks even if only popping into a shop or visiting a friend for a short time. If you have any information of who may be involved please inform us via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Your local PCSOs are available if you would like any further advice.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

New concerns of shop theft on Northfield High Street and wider businesses.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Officers are engaging with stores and offering advice. Thefts are being reported and investigations are being progressed. A number of arrests have taken place on Northfield High Street and action taken. The work around shop thefts is continuing and applications for Criminal Behaviour Orders are being considered as part of the investigation and long term prevention work.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN1

PCSO Kendall meets the Community

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** Awaiting details of the June meeting date and location.
Local PCSOs will attend the location and be available for discussions with the local community and provide prevention advice. We look forward to meeting the local community.

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12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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