Midlands Worst Streets for Antisocial Behaviour Where Youths Make Lives a Misery

Birmingham: The West Midlands has been named for its antisocial behaviour issues. Residents face nuisances like loud youths and reckless drivers. Last year, police received thousands of calls from frustrated locals and business owners.

Some antisocial behaviour is minor, but it can seriously disrupt communities. Many residents struggle to find peace in their homes. Police crime data shows where these incidents are most common.

In Birmingham, Small Heath and Highgate are the worst areas, with 473 offences reported in a year. Aston, Lozells, and Acocks Green also see high levels of antisocial behaviour.

In the Black Country, West Bromwich tops the list with 682 offences. Willenhall, St Matthew’s in Walsall, and Smethwick follow closely behind. The Black Country areas are larger, making direct comparisons tricky.

Here are the worst areas in Birmingham:
– Small Heath and Highgate – 473
– Aston – 456
– Lozells and East Handsworth – 361
– Acocks Green – 357
– Ladywood – 356
– South Yardley – 347
– Billesley – 315
– Kingstanding – 308
– Stockland Green – 302

And in the Black Country:
– West Bromwich – 682
– Willenhall – 578
– St Matthew’s, Walsall – 560
– Smethwick – 524
– Bilston and East Park, Wolverhampton – 493
– Oldbury – 477
– Wednesfield and Heath Town, Wolverhampton – 472
– Brownhills – 464

Antisocial behaviour includes a range of actions, often linked to rowdy or intimidating conduct. This can mean loud youths or late-night gatherings in quiet neighborhoods.

It also covers revving engines, honking horns, and even more serious issues like harassment and vandalism.