Man who killed Birmingham friend over £40 at HMO went out drinking - then died in prison Wednesday, April 29, 2026 manslaughter birmingham aston hmo prison violence alcohol assault death crime Andrew Behan, 41, has admitted to the manslaughter of his friend Francis Leitner, 45, following a violent altercation at their house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Aston, Birmingham. The confrontation began over a disputed … Read More
Contrasting Crime Rates in Adjacent Birmingham Neighbourhoods: Aston and Nechells Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham aston nechells crime violence gangcrime safety turfwars neighbourhoods statistics In north Birmingham, two neighbouring communities tell very different stories about crime and safety. Aston and Nechells sit side by side, yet their crime statistics reveal a striking disparity. Aston consistently ranks as … Read More
Birmingham Schoolgirl, 14, Sexually Assaulted by Stranger After Being Lured and Losing Consciousness Monday, March 9, 2026 birmingham assault rape longstaff aston court victim trauma sentencing crime A 14-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham endured a horrific assault after being lured into a private property while under the influence of alcohol and cannabis. Rhyce Longstaff, 31, invited the girl and her friends to a house … Read More
Cheapest Places to Buy a House in Birmingham: Prices Drop Even Further Sunday, February 22, 2026 birmingham housing prices lozells winsongreen aston realestate property market affordable House prices in some of Birmingham’s most affordable neighborhoods have dropped even lower, presenting potential bargains for homebuyers willing to explore these areas. Among the cheapest districts are Lozells and Winson … Read More
Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Birmingham Revealed by Latest Crime Data Saturday, February 21, 2026 birmingham crime violence innercity lozells handsworth aston southyardley antisocialbehaviour suttoncoldfield A recent analysis of Birmingham’s crime statistics has highlighted the neighborhoods where residents face the greatest dangers. This detailed data offers locals a clearer understanding of the prevalent crime issues in … Read More
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets: Where Serious Crimes Are Most Frequent Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells aston police offences handsworth southyardley westmidlands Recent analysis of West Midlands Police crime data for 2025 has identified Birmingham’s most dangerous streets, highlighting where the highest numbers of serious crimes occur. These offenses include severe acts such as … Read More