It was the road built as part of a £9 million package of highway improvements to link Selly Oak to the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
But New Fosse Way, a popular route for students studying at the University of Birmingham, now has an unwanted record.
It is of course a vital road for ambulances and people getting access to the hospital.
But figures show it has the highest rate of violence and sexual assaults in the whole of Birmingham.
Between September 2017 and August 2018 there were 55 incidents of violence and sexual assaults on the road which stretches around 750 yards.
And in September and October this year there were 13 incidents reported to police.
The statistics are available to view on the website www.police.uk
New Fosse Way is situated close to the University of Birmingham and is used by many students to get to and from university from their digs.
BirminghamLive visited New Fosse Way to speak to those who were using the road on a daily basis.
Ray Tang, aged 21, a pharmacy student, said: "I use the road to go jogging along. It is well used by students and it is quite scary when you you hear about the incidents.
"I have never seen anything or experienced anything myself but I am going to be even more careful now."
Kieran Mohindra, aged 23, also a pharmacy student, said: "I have lived here three years and I have always used this road to get to my digs. I usually walk back in a group as you are safer together."
Chris Board, aged 21, a medical student, said: "It is very worrying to think it is the worst road in Birmingham for violent incidents and sexual assaults as it is well used by students."
Tianna Patel, a pharmacy student, added: "I would always walk back along the road with a friend but there are plenty of girls who do walk along the road on their own.
"You really have to be on your guard and be aware at all times."
Students at the University of Birmingham have run safety events including the 'Not On' campaign under the umbrella of 'Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week'.
The University of Birmingham says help and advice is always available for students who are concerned about their safety.
Security staff at the university are available 24 hour a day.
The university's Security Services hold regular UB Safe crime prevention events in conjunction with West Midlands Police and the Selly Oak Community wardens.
Bi-weekly drop in sessions are held where students can meet the team, discuss concerns and pick up some personal safety freebies.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "The police.uk website anonymises data to ensure data protection is maintained and individual properties are not flagged or identified. It can also cover up to eight postcodes, meaning the New Fosse Way postcode can cover addresses including the university and hospital grounds.
"New Fosse Way is a service road, and due to the nature of the surrounding medical facilities, a high number crimes are recorded.
"Between 1 June 2018 and 10 December 2018, the nearby medical facilities account for almost all of the violence and sexual related offences, whereas New Fosse Way account for only three.
"Local police officers work in partnership with the university to reassure students and dispel a perception that this is a hotspot for violence. Crime prevention and security advice is offered to residents throughout Edgbaston and Selly Oak.
"There is also a dedicated police officer for the university campus, who is available to students Monday- Friday for police surgeries, advice and support.
Anybody who is a victim of crime, or has any information they would like to report, please do not hesitate to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
