Dark Side of Birmingham England

Birmingham is one of the biggest cities in the United Kingdom, and it is also one of the biggest economies in the country having many industries and sectors actively involved in its economic output. As a result of this, Birmingham is increasingly becoming a major hotspot for those who wish to relocate for a better life. And obviously, Birmingham provides several opportunities for people of all levels. However, with the numerous opportunities that Birmingham provides, it still has its dark sides that many don't know about Birmingham. Many think it is all rosy over there. And in this piece, we provide you with information on what you need to know about the dark side of Birmingham.
Homelessness
One of the dark sides of Birmingham that many people have not come to terms with is the issue of homelessness. Homelessness is a serious issue in the city of Birmingham; However, it is a typical issue in most parts of the world with the same status and so it should not be surprising. That said, determining the exact number of homeless individuals in Birmingham may be difficult because of the transient nature of homelessness, and the work of many organizations and local authorities involved in addressing the problem. However, because of the influx of newbies into the city, the number of homeless people is steadily increasing as more people compete for scarce resources. This has consequently driven the prices of house rents higher and the cost of acquiring a house hire. Also, issues like unemployment that is a result of more influx of workforce into the city have led to an increase in the number of homeless persons in the city because many are unemployed and unable to pay for house rent. And this is why it is common to see rough sleeping in the city. Rough sleeping describes a scenario where an individual sleeps in public spaces such as streets, parks, and doorways. It is one of the most visible forms of homelessness. Nevertheless, efforts have been made to provide emergency shelter, outreach services, and support to those living on the streets.
Public transport is not reliable
Another dark and hidden side of Birmingham that you will not hear about is the public transport system. This might come as a shock to many who think Birmingham has a good transport system. Of course, they do not lie, Birmingham is known to have a public transport system but as good as it may seem to many, it is not reliable. This is true when you ask people inhabiting the city to give you a firsthand experience of the city's public transport system. This unreliability has led to the decline of the use of buses for commuting within Birmingham over the past decade, this reduction is a substantial reduction of millions of bus rides. Driving this reduction is the concern of commuters regarding reliability, cost, safety, and antisocial behavior which is getting more prominent. Although city authorities are now eager to investigate the precise reasons behind the public's reluctance to use buses and address these concerns. But this does not take away the fact that at the moment, there is a reduction in the use of buses in the city which is fueled by perceived inefficiency in the minds of commuters.
How serious is this reduction? you might ask.
Recent data released showed that there were significant declines in the number of individuals making use of buses for commuting to Birmingham during the busy morning rush hours of between 7:30 am to 9:30 am. Approximately 30,000 people relied on buses for their work or school journeys a decade ago, but presently, that figure has dropped below 23,000. Also, the entire West Midlands region has experienced a substantial decrease in bus usage, with the number of journeys plunging from 318 million in 2009 to fewer than 260 million annually, according to the 2017 passenger trends survey conducted by Transport for West Midlands.
And so, if you are considering moving to Birmingham, you might have to consider the public transport system. Because what people are saying is not what you are thinking.
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[@WBA729]

Im proud to be a Brummie but at the same time I am disgusted with the Birmingham of today. To witness our culture being destroyed by another culture is hard to take. Yet if I dare to speak out in defence of my heritage then I am labelled as Racist. Grooming gang's, Heroin importation and gang related knife crime is a part of their culture, fact.. Only recently I was asked why i was in a certain area of Birmingham where White People aren't welcome. How can this be right?? Especially when I lost an Auntie in the Birmingham Pub Bombings and my Great Uncle is still buried under the BSA after it was flattened by Hitler. My family have given their lives for this city only for now there's areas that i can't go. And that's the real dark side of Birmingham!!!

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

You mean you can't go sparkhill, all inner cities are shiiholes, look how many English have settled in Spain yet that's ignored

[@harlowida]

You are indeed a racist. Carry on

[@Andy-wx4wx]

I grew up in Antrobus Road, Handsworth and moved out late teens. Saw a recent video of Soho Rd recently and the amount of trash and dirt on the streets is disgusting. The council obviously don't care, the people living there certainly don't. I would love to visit areas I knew during my childhood but never venture there now. It makes me angry to be honest...

[@JohnPhoenix918]

@@Andy-wx4wx People living there don't b'cor they med da mess wolly

[@arnoldarnold4944]

Well said. And I understand

[@johnvale295]

So, this video is about the dark side of Birmingham, but you are using stock footage of buses in Central London to illustrate poor public transport in the West Midlands. Go away. 🤬

[@porcelain_doll2321]

I live in Birmingham very good buses and transportation

[@Triplet33333]

​@@porcelain_doll2321😂😂

[@jaylaw5969]

Add to that the dollar bills and USA tax forms 😂

[@jaylaw5969]

And the beach... 😮😂😂

[@jaylaw5969]

And that famous brummie bridge near the end,... 🎉

[@nobbynoris]

What anybody viewing from abroad needs to grasp about the UK is this: that there is still such a class system going on here that the term 'second city' has been coined to imply that Birmingham is very much 'second'.

[@danielbate13]

I'm a Brummie now living in Lincolnshire, Brum is a great city but the rubbish on the streets is horrible, its heartbreaking seeing all the homeless on the streets too but that said i do miss the big city life at times 🤔

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

What big city life BUGMAN shit soyjack nonsense there’s more take aways how is THAT CITY LIFE lol I can live exactly the same but healthier and more peaceful away from a gritty ugly expensive crime riddled human poo on the street city I to live in Lincolnshire and moved here from guernsey a paradise compared to city’s after growing up in mini shithole Birmingham LEICESTER ANOTHER VILE DUMP smelling piss having endless kabab shops and dirty immigrant filled nightclubs IS TUST THE CITY LIFE YOU MISS if I could I would have stayed in guernsey and never ever left the place ever the uk is a dump

[@Triplet33333]

What you doing in Lincolnshire? Selling drugs?

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

There are homeless in all Cities not just Birmingham

[@danielbate13]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 of course

[@Scoobay]

Yeah that’s always the first thing people think when the subject of Birmingham comes up “it’s all rosy over there” 😂

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

So what is wrong with Birmingham, try visiting Birmingham first before condemning it

[@Answersonapostcard]

Visit Birmingham on a Saturday and you'll see how many visitors it receives... the trains in to Brum are packed.

[@rahulsharda_boss689]

Thanks for the information I hope the information is correct Thanks!

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

As a Brummie ( Birmingham Citizen ) I can tell you the information is utter rubbish

[@rahulsharda_boss689]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 Helpful, actually, I was planning to move there. Thanks!

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@rahulsharda_boss689 As a born and bred Brummie ( Birmingham Citizen ) of 68 years I can categorically say this information on tis video is utter rubbish and Birmingham is a modern cosmopolitan, cultural City with a totally modern City Center with no more problems than any other City in the World, the problem is for some reason people like to bash Birmingham even though they have never visited Birmingham in their lives and yes I have to admit up to the 1980's Birmingham was not a very nice place structurally, but since then Birmingham has been rebuilt and has reinvented it self

[@rahulsharda_boss689]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 Thanks for your time and information!

[@user-vp6cq4sv3d]

​@@rahulsharda_boss689Birmingham City Council has filed for bankruptcy. Maybe I don't know enough. Just don't cheap out and move to Smethwick which is a 14min driveaway. Assuming you're Indian judging by your name I don't think the populace of Smethwick would like you very much. It's an enclave for Muslims of the Pakistani and Bangladeshi sort.

[@elguapo6225]

Dark side of Birmingham😂😂 All of it is dark👺 I've seen as I've come out of their main station grooming gangs at work, hustling single young women,gangs, it's almost like something out of the taken movie, Oh and it's bankrupt because of corruption and thieving counselors, it's typical English city modern day hell, and I will never be going back for all the tea in China😂

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

Me too. This vid is the dark side ''lite''. Birmingham is real bad, it has gotten worse over the past 15yrs.

[@Answersonapostcard]

It has improved a lot since the 70's and 80's. @@Heaven-dy9lj

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

​@@Heaven-dy9ljlisten English are settled in Spain, why don't they get out?

[@rorykendall]

Definetly agree on council being corrupt.

[@JohnPhoenix918]

@@rorykendall Councils fucked by Islamadiz

[@Knight-80s]

England is destroyed by so many takeaways for the past 40 years and people are still opening more shops god help us

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

What's wrong with take aways

[@untitle161]

I live in the USA. 8 years ago I met a man here who was visiting from England. I believe he was from London. I asked him if he ever been to Birmingham England. He said “Yes, it’s not a beautiful place”.

[@reeceburns7412]

From a fellow Brummie (Birmingham) Born and bred I'd agree but it's home for me. When your from round here it's sound.. Just like most city's in the UK they all have there own issues.. You Mericans got it good over there

[@patsanters2741]

From Scotland but London is most unfriendliest city within the UK although i cant say for Birmingham as have not been there but been so many others inc London where i went for a 2 week break and left on my 3rd day in morning back for Scotland .

[@kaylee458]

It is a beautiful place just some people let it down not looking after where they live and friendly place too unlike London full of rude arragant people stuck up there own backside and London is a dump

[@Answersonapostcard]

It has its nice parts and its ugly parts, just like London and many other places.

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Well mate he told you a load of lies or hasn'y been to Birmingham in his life, Birmingham UK is the UK's second Largest City and is very modern, diverse and cosmopolitan with loads of top entertainment, tourist attractions and restaraunts and is now a top tourist destination for vistors from arround the world

[@davem9208]

Originally from the city I do find it strange and awkward the way the road system has changed and were I to visit the city center, I would pron go by train rather than drive in. As for the buses, it seems a pity that you showed so many of the very old blue and yellow ones that have prob not been used on the streets since the early 70s, most of which are now museum pieces, then you show the red TFL buses that are in themselves a lot better than virtually anywhere else in the UK. Finally, the weather? Being in the center of the country, Birmingham is equally under the influence of the Atlantic as it is the North Sea, so that does seem a strange point to raise. The UK is only a small island country so, with the exception of Scotland, there would prob be little variation across the rest of the country.

[@rorykendall]

Around say 1995 if you were homeless, in Birmingham, you could walk into council house and get flat, obviously now is 7 year waiting list. but yeah. I think there is alot of corruption in homeless services, there is problem because hostels charge hundreds of pounds to the tax payer, and then you cannot work because the rent is equivqalent to luxury house. stuff like that,

[@pandaking_DK]

Like there is a light side

[@alexmac337]

That video was the light side of Birmingham's dark side. 😂

[@biulaimh3097]

When Detroit went bankrupt, things got ugly. A lot of other UK cities are on the verge of bankruptcy. I think what will happen is the central government will give them enough to avoid having to declare bankruptcy but these funds will basically be the city equivalents of life jackets. They may not go officially bankrupt but things will be bad.

[@REALMADPIP]

The City of Birmingham went bankrupt a short time ago

[@tomfenn7149]

Not too sure. Detroit is Detroit though, and like London, it was a major city. Birmingham although big has always been overshadowed by London and I fear what will happen next (I live in central Birmingham), is that HS2 will be completed and Birmingham will simply become another suburb of London. House prices will rocket even further. You can gauge this by looking at Digbeth which is already being pulled down to create a new service sector to serve HS2. Areas B12, B13 and B14 will become highly sought after by those wishing to escape from London. I think already run down parts of Birmingham such as Handsworth, Aston, Winston Green may finally improve, as those unable to find accommodation in B12, B13 & B14 will look there instead. Chin up. Brum not completely doomed yet!

[@Answersonapostcard]

It will never be detriot as it doesn't rely on a single industry for work.

[@stevecrawford4817]

Nearby Atlantic ocean, really? No where near the coast.

[@stevebeever2442]

Yes really You're not in the middle of a giant landmass like Russia you're on a tiny little island

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@stevebeever2442No we are not a tiny Island mate and yes Birmingham is no where near the Atlantic Ocean

[@suzanheywood]

I laughed when they showed the clip of the sea, Birmingham is in the Midlands, nowhere near the Atlantic Ocean.

[@stevebeever2442]

@@peterwilliamallen1063 Super tiny island. Right on the Atlantic Ocean

[@stevebeever2442]

@@suzanheywood That's because you live on a tiny island. Birmingham is only 81 miles from the sea. You think 80 miles is a huge distance? Really in the grand scheme of things it's really not far at all

[@musicforhappypeople4608]

living in walsali and then wolverhampton back in the 70s and 80s i used to go to the clubs in birmingham and i always thought that the midlands was a great place to live.

[@Michael___xxx]

That’s because you’ve not lived outside the Midlands it’s one of the worst places in the UK

[@Answersonapostcard]

worst in what way? Birmingham has had massive redevlopment over the past few decades and big improvements have been made. Nottingham (east mids) is one of the best cities in the UK in my opinion. If you enjoy going out to events, it has a lot to offer. @@Michael___xxx

[@bernarddavis9579]

Dark Side Of Birmingham was Pink Floyd's worst album.

[@DotM68]

This is just describing every major city in the uk.

[@matthughes121]

Strange video showing Birmingham buses from the 1970s and footage that isn’t even in Birmingham. Wasn’t aware we had London buses and such a wide river running through the city centre. I better not set foot outside the house today because of all the druggies and alcoholics and the abysmal weather that blights Birmingham.

[@Triplet33333]

Cost of living crisis like a mf 😂

[@andrewmurphy4116]

It isn't the reliability of the public transport. Its the passengers which are the problem. I've lived here from birth, but also lived in London. Exactly the same problems.

[@sarajoolae8197]

What a joker - NOTHING IN THIS DRIVEL WAS CORRECT !! PROBABLY NEVER SET FOOT IN BIRMINGHAM BIRMINGHAM

[@JohnPhoenix918]

It's Worse

[@madcarew5168]

Brum is now a lot more than 50% dark!!

[@93Beefcake]

i just woke up in a steaming mood ye

[@DebbiePotter-xh7kv]

Homelessness is everywhere. It’s so strange how all these places are bringing in refugees and giving them everything while their own are left on the street. Amazing the majority doesn’t see where this is going. Canada, Australia, America, everywhere. I am in the states and it’s just unbelievable. And they aren’t in the least but grateful. They just as soon spit in your face as look at you, while you are helping them. People are in for a horrible horrible surprise.

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

Your majority so called white Brits are reprillian

[@RosalindBurridge-dg6cy]

Enoch Powell cursed the place right up. Nuff said.

[@jocarter2848]

Birmingham had to rebuild the city centre twice in 20 yrs, due to the gangs of Carribean and Asian during the late 50s and 60. Hence why those who could left in hordes!

[@ArthurJones-rr8ej]

Nothing like being Positive is there? The ONLY reason for any negatives with places like Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds etc etc IS that the Taxes are syphoned off to london.

[@CelticMickWalks]

I am heading to Birmingham on the 16 to 19 of December for the first time in England.🤞

[@leah902]

You're better off in Manchester or Cornwall

[@CelticMickWalks]

@@leah902 going to explore the largest German Christmas market outside of Germany plus flight was too good to pass, 37 Euros return 😄

[@Answersonapostcard]

German market is good and also has a lot of great pubs! Hope you enjoyed it. (I was there on the 17th)@@CelticMickWalks

[@CelticMickWalks]

Loads of things to see, Karen's Diner was some craic as well. should be uploaded by tomorrow the 27th@@Answersonapostcard

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

@@leah902 So how do you make that out, typical of some one who has never been to Birmingham

[@Triplet33333]

Big City roads get clogged up in rush hour 👀🥴🤦🏽‍♂️

[@user-xf5ri2vj8x]

This is the most inaccurat vid iv seen. We by the ocean lol the center of the country lmfao

[@RJFP67]

I can’t imagine being homeless ? After the 2008 crash I put my limited resources and sweat equity in having an affordable place to live. It’s made all the difference in my quality of life. I’m retired and live comfortably on less then $2000.00 a month. My monthly mortgage is $300.00. When government labor unions run anything, it’s a failure 😢.

[@filminguk84]

Yes Birmingham is very dark... but most ya pics videos are not from Birmingham

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Where did you get that idea from Leeds apparently is mainly Asian

[@whateversunpopular1338]

If you’re considering staying in Birmingham 😂😂😂 like most people have a choice

[@davidfoster2006]

Don’t have a decent car in Birmingham, the car thieves and chop shop trash, won’t be far away.

[@stuzo666]

Dark side ...hmmmm 🤔 I wonder what the dark side refer to...🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊

[@laurenphillips385]

I've live in Birmingham 30 years some of this is bullshit the transport is pretty good and parking is not very hard in Birmingham at all just have to be careful in the city centre but parking no problem like other cities I've been to it's not good . Weather is English weather lol it's cold in winter but not Freezing but we don't really get snow its every couple years with snow . And summers are getting hotter but no to hot unless it's a one week heatwave but it rains mostly like the other cities in England. The dark side of Birmingham is the potholes on the roads and the Birmingham city council is bankrupt because they treated the woman differently to the men and they didn't wanted to pay the woman the same amount of money has the men which is so wrong that's why they gone bankrupt because the Birmingham city council didn't think they will get caught out . they just scum bags that's why alot of people are angry another reason is lots of rubbish everywhere in different areas it's because the Birmingham city council don't want to do anything they hardly collected the rubbish and we pay for it wouldn't that make you angry . Lots of crime because poverty and violence.

[@stephendavies925]

I worked in Brum in the 90s wonderful people except for the Irish at the time i lived in Digberth at the time a regular visitor the Bull ring great pubs everyone was full of fun, im sure the mass influx of immigrants from around thhe world has ruined this once great city

[@mariaefelices6543]

Birminghamistan now ,no one comments

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

Spaingland what are English doing migrated in Spain????

[@janklaas4146]

Seems like the EU's kelagri plan is failing

[@jacksummers9509]

The buses are fookin shit he got that right

[@anthonyhulse1248]

Written and presented by AI 🤖

[@bbcisrubbish]

Brum appears to be representative of the UK. Why are the drug people paying in dollars in Brum?

[@tom_kennedy]

Absolute Nerd

[@Hindu_Shahi]

too kewl 4 skewl🤟

[@pearljam619]

All your points could be made about any city in England. Pointless.

[@robisl5507]

Birmingham is a good place

[@martinmatthews9381]

put more simply over populated city

[@roderickcozens5371]

Best thing about Birmingham is New St station,,,,,,so you can leave.

[@Fulkumnuts]

Government needs to wake up and sort this out no one seems to be bothered

[@JohnPhoenix918]

In Birmingham Nothing is Reliable Theres also more Rodents and black bin bags than outdoor Wheelie Bins don't go eat here Crying out Jeez

[@Porkcylinder]

Believe me NOBODY thinks irs ‘all rosey’ in Birmingham

[@wolfgangthesecond2769]

What a load of bull crap

[@Mixetrica]

This is what you get when you give independency to all of your colonies.

[@helicopterhorsemom5485]

This is a load of crap. The cut-away scenes show pictures of American dollars. Hard pass. Are the videos even of Birmingham, or are they just stock vids used to frighten people? I don't buy it.

[@BenjaminWhitaker-pw2mr]

Honestly absolutely shoddy video Using an AI voiceover too I ❤ Birmingham and always will.

[@Michael___xxx]

Lol😂

[@marthasheilds2446]

Birmingham is grim place, people are miserable there is lots of poverty and depression and racist locals especially the older and some young generations, people are very slow and backwards many still live in the past life, the city is dirty and run down and drugs is a big issue in Birmingham no community or care rubbish council doesnt invest money in the right places and doesn't care for the people everyone out for themselves.

[@kaylee458]

And I suppose London or anywhere else has none of these issues then I can think of worse places

[@user-xf5ri2vj8x]

There is know were id rather live in the uk hands down 4 real

[@Answersonapostcard]

Have you heard of punctuation?

[@robertcalleja2348]

It's like all the UK shit

[@user-sz2kk4qz6h]

Bham crap and gettin worse

[@peterwilliamallen1063]

Well the millions of tourists visiting Birmingham from arround the world would tend to disagree with you.

[@kaylee458]

Ediot dark side of brum go way

[@simonmaird6857]

AI drivel

[@KingDog-787]

loads of rubbish !