Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood Team Update

Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood Team Update

Dear Resident,

Lozells and East Handsworth Neighbourhood update 01/10/2026 – 13/10/2026

Welcome to this week’s crime and community update for the Lozells and East Handsworth area. Our neighbourhood team remains committed to tackling key crime issues affecting residents, especially around domestic abuse, robbery, burglary, and vehicle crime. We also continue to engage with schools and local partners to provide early intervention and support.

🛑 Crime Updates

Burglary:

None.

➡️ Please remain vigilant and review your home security — consider alarms, CCTV, and good lighting.

Vehicle Crime:

There have been eight reported Theft of Motor vehicle.

Incident happened between 10:30pm on 30/09/2026 and 6:50pm on 01/10/2026 – Landowne Road.

Incident happened between 9:26am and 11:26pm on 03/10/2026 – Villa Road.

Incident happened between 10:15pm on 04/102/2026 and 4:45am on 05/10/2026 – Brackley Avenue.

Incident happened between 1:10am and 8:15am on 05/10/2026 – Hutton Road.

Incident happened between 7:30pm and 7am on 05/10/2026 – Weston Terrace.

Incident happened between 10:30pm on 04/10/2026 and 10:30pm on 05/10/2026 – Church Hill Road

Incident happened between 7pm on 04/10/2026 and 11am on 05/10/2026 – Charleville Road.

Incident happened between 11:30pm on 11/10/2026 and 12:30am on 12/10/2026 – Hall Road.

There have been three reported Theft from motor vehicle.

Incident happened between 1:43am on 02/10/2026 and 2:43am – Baker Street

Incident happened between 10:35am and 10:51am on 05/10/2026 – Terrace Road

Incident happened between 11:30pm on 04/10/2026 and 16:00 on 05/10/2026 - Lydon Close

➡️ Key-less entry theft remains a concern. Please use Faraday pouches, remove visible items, and consider physical deterrents like steering wheel locks.

Crime prevention:

Vehicle crime:

Preventing car and vehicle theft | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

Checklist for securing your home:

Checklist for securing your home when you leave it | Crime Prevention | West Midlands Police

Team Highlights:

15/09/2026 – Male arrested for drug dealing after being stopped with 50 bags of cannabis. His vehicle was seized for no insurance.

16/09/2026 – Officers from the team attended Councillor Mahmood’s drop in surgery.

25/09/2026 – Inspector Goodwin out patrolling with team on Wellington Road.

24/09/2026 – Operation Fearless in Lozells

29/09/2026 – Officer seized 12 e-bikes / e -scooters during a planned Operation.

Lozells and East Handsworth Ward Priorites – Lozells and East Handsworth | Your area | West Midlands Police | West Midlands Police

Upcoming Event

Police Drop in surgeries at Cannon Street Memorial Baptist Church, 300 Soho Road – 12pm until 1pm.

Tuesday 27th October 2026.

Tuesday 24th November 2026.

Councillor Freshwater (Handsworth Ward) and Police Drop in surgery Handsworth Library Soho Road 2pm until 4pm.

Currently arranging more dates.

Councillor Mahmood (Birchfield Ward) and Police Drop in surgery Grosvenor Road Studios, 16 Grosvenor Road 6pm until 7pm.

Wednesday 21st October 2026.

Wednesday 18th November 2026.

Wednesday 20th January 2027.

Wednesday 3rd February 2027.

Wednesday 3rd March 2027.

Wednesday 7th April 2027.

Wednesday 5th May 2027.

Currently arranging Joint Drop-in surgeries with Councillor Uddin (Lozells Ward)

🚫 Do not report crimes via email or social media.

📞 Call 101 for non-emergencies or 999 in an emergency.

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