Jonathan Wild: The Ruthless Kingpin Who Founded British Gangland Sunday, April 26, 2026 jonathanwild gangland organizedcrime westmidlands peakyblinders crimehistory thieftaker london 18thcentury criminalmastermind The popular TV series Peaky Blinders has sparked fascination with early 20th-century mobsters, but compared to the fictional Shelby family, one historical figure stands out as far more sinister: Jonathan Wild. Operating in … Read More
Birmingham’s Lozells and East Handsworth Remain Most Dangerous Areas Amid Rising Violent Crime Wednesday, January 28, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells handsworth aston policing offences gangland deprivation Lozells and East Handsworth have once again been identified as the most dangerous areas in Birmingham, with crime data from 2025 showing over 2,300 serious offences reported within a year. This policing district topped the … Read More