WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cheshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Birchfield, Halton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Birchfield, localized within Halton.

Total Crimes

37
trending_up +5.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

44.98per 1k
trending_up +3.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,026

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences15
Public Order7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social Behaviour4
Other Crime2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Drug Offences1
Other Theft1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Colvend Way Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2
4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Harebell Close Map
Other crime: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near Upton Lane Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Longford Drive Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Monica Drive Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Cronton Lane Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Birchfield Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1
On or near Motherwell Close Map
Shoplifting: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Halton district.

Local Rank

#6safest in Halton

City Average

84.29per 1k

Local Policing

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

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

SEP22

Community Drop in Surgery

meeting

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