Total Crime Rate
58.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windmill Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Dorridge and Hockley Heath , and the 276th highest crime rate of 675 local areas in Solihull .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Windmill Lane (B93 8PZ) in the last 12 months was 58.8 per 1,000 residents and was 39.3% higher than the Dorridge and Hockley Heath average (42.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Windmill Lane (B93 8PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Grange Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dorridge and Hockley Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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