Crime in Perry Barr, Birmingham
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Pavilion Drive Map | Violence and sexual offences: 23Drugs: 14Public order: 12 | 63 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 20Robbery: 3 | 23 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 10Possession of weapons: 1Theft from the person: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Bescot Croft Map | Shoplifting: 9Other theft: 2 | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 10 | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Other theft: 7Other crime: 1 | 8 |
| On or near St Johns Walk Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Tameside Way Map | Burglary: 2Public order: 2Theft from the person: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Drugs: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Other theft: 4 | 4 |
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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: 10 May 2026
Status Update
We will be conducting high visibility patrols and visits to local stores.
We will be liaising with external partners and conducting joint visits to reduce criminality and ensure trading standards are upheld.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Local priority - Thefts from retailers on Walsall Road
The Perry Barr NHT are aware of a number of thefts that have been reported from local businesses on the Walsall Road (within Perry Barr ward area).
Issued: 10 May 2026
Status Update
The Perry Barr 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
- We will conduct high visibility patrols at location
- We will conduct crime prevention surgeries at locations in order to prevent future offences
- We will work with internal and external partners to bring repeat offenders to justice.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Community Priority - ASB around One Stop Shopping Centre and Aldridge Road area.
The Perry Barr NHT are aware of the issues causing problems for residents, businesses and visitors to the One Stop Shopping Centre 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
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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM
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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
One Stop Shopping Centre Walsall Road Perry Barr
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Tower Hill Library Tower Hill Perry Barr
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Tower Hill Library Tower Hill Perry Barr
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