Begging, anti-social behaviour and drugs are a 'priority' for officers in the Sparkhill area, West Midlands Police says. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners.
You can check out at any time. More info. A major Birmingham road where prostitutes offer sex to passersby has been dubbed the 'city's walk of shame' as concerns mount over 'worsening' trouble. Born and bred in Sparkhill , a dad-of-one said anti-social behaviour, begging and sex work has been 'bringing down' the area for years.
Despite being 'able to fight', he now says he fears walking down busy commuter route Stratford Road amid crime. He claims the women are placing themselves in danger as they 'whistle and ask men for business', but also claims men have been 'lured and robbed' in Birmingham's so-called 'sex park'.
Three victims reported robbery from Sparkhill Park in one month, according to latest police stats from February. The issues are a concern shared by West Midlands Police - with officers said to be 'prioritising' anti-social behaviour issues, while working with partner agencies to "stop criminal behaviour".
Read more: 'My boyfriend went from charming to violent - he punched me with such force I was knocked out'. But the dad, who did not wish to be named, told BirminghamLive: "I don't think anything's going to change around here. I'm thinking of getting out of the country.
