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City threat summary

Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region operate under the UK's national terrorism threat level of SEVERE — the second-highest of five tiers — following an uplift in May 2026 driven by a sustained rise in both Islamist and extreme right-wing threats from individuals and small groups.

West Midlands Police have increased visible and plain-clothes officer presence at key sites in response, though no specific threat intelligence has been identified for the West Midlands region itself.

Birmingham city experiences elevated street crime, with violence, sexual offences, and theft from the person among the most prevalent categories; no active civil unrest advisory is currently in effect for the area.

Country overview

The United Kingdom operates under a SEVERE national terrorism threat level as assessed by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), indicating a terrorist attack is highly likely, while the country simultaneously navigates a period of heightened political instability following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the appointment of Andy Burnham as his successor.

Significant transport disruption driven by coordinated industrial action and aviation fuel constraints is compounding operational risk for travelers during peak summer 2026.

The overall environment is assessed as MODERATE and worsening, with terrorism and domestic political fragmentation representing the most consequential drivers.

Higher-risk locations nearby

• Birmingham EGBB HIGH
• Crawley EGKK HIGH
• Farnborough EGLF HIGH
• Glasgow EGPF HIGH
• London EGLL HIGH
• Luton EGGW HIGH
• Manchester EGCC HIGH
• Belfast EGAA ELEVATED