Birmingham’s Car Crime Hotspots: Roads Most Targeted by Thieves Tuesday, March 3, 2026 birmingham carcrime edgbaston vehicletheft crimehotspots smallheath smithswood burglary westmidlands policing Over the past year, Birmingham residents have reported thousands of car thefts and break-ins to the police. However, certain areas experience these vehicle crimes far more frequently, leaving local homeowners at a higher … Read More
Father’s Nightmare: Yobs and Homeless Invaders Plague Birmingham Flat for Two Years Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham homelessness safety trident housing security smallheath nuisance landlord residents For Pishtiwan Sofi, a father and home appliance worker, his Mount Pleasant flat in Small Heath, Birmingham, has become a source of dread rather than comfort. Since 2023, his quiet home has been overrun nightly by groups of … Read More
Scared Dad’s Anguish as Intruders Invade Flat Block and Leave Human Waste by Child’s Pram Friday, January 30, 2026 housing security intruders safety tenants homelessness community disturbance trident smallheath Pishtiwan Sofi, a devoted father from Small Heath, has shared his ongoing distress over intruders who have repeatedly invaded the communal areas of his housing block on Mount Pleasant. The situation has escalated to the point … Read More
Dismay as Key Disability Access Upgrades Axed at Birmingham’s Small Heath Station Tuesday, January 20, 2026 disability accessibility birmingham railway smallheath rnib transport inclusion government funding Campaigners have expressed strong disappointment after a crucial disability access scheme at Birmingham’s Small Heath railway station was cancelled due to budget constraints. The station had been included among 50 locations … Read More
Birmingham's Top Five Areas Struggling with Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime community smallheath aston publicsafety nuisance police Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected … Read More
Bus and Van Collision Near Asda Roundabout Causes Evening Traffic Delays in Birmingham Monday, January 5, 2026 collision birmingham smallheath asda bus van traffic nationalexpress heybarnescircus congestion A bus and a van collided at a busy roundabout near the Asda store in Small Heath, Birmingham, resulting in significant traffic delays during the Monday evening rush hour. The accident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on … Read More