BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
Some parts of Birmingham are dodgy, others aren't so. With respect to my commute, the Birmingham and Fazeley canal tends to be frequented by homeless, and also ASBO geese. There is also the danger of mountain bikers riding blind round bridge parapets at speed.
Canon Hill Park can be a continuous set of chicanes, particularly if schools are out, students are "revising", or the weather is warm and sunny. Otherwise it is just suicidal squirrels and early morning dog walkers that get in the way.
Nechells/Aston is surprisingly quiet, although there was a lot of trouble a few years back, and have seen someone taken out of their house in handcuffs just opposite our office window.
Balsall Heath used to be a red light district, but is much better now, thanks to local action.
However one section that doesn't usually merit a sharp intake of breath (although often has an air of niggle about it), is Highgate up to the Middleway. Lots of Police there yesterday, and road blocked this morning. Why? Well, actually two separate incidents:
Last Night shooting
This morning. man on fire
Makes User's run-ins with buses seem almost tame. Should I take a different route?
Canon Hill Park can be a continuous set of chicanes, particularly if schools are out, students are "revising", or the weather is warm and sunny. Otherwise it is just suicidal squirrels and early morning dog walkers that get in the way.
Nechells/Aston is surprisingly quiet, although there was a lot of trouble a few years back, and have seen someone taken out of their house in handcuffs just opposite our office window.
Balsall Heath used to be a red light district, but is much better now, thanks to local action.
However one section that doesn't usually merit a sharp intake of breath (although often has an air of niggle about it), is Highgate up to the Middleway. Lots of Police there yesterday, and road blocked this morning. Why? Well, actually two separate incidents:
Last Night shooting
This morning. man on fire
Makes User's run-ins with buses seem almost tame. Should I take a different route?