Total Crime Rate
16.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Windmill Hill area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bablake , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Windmill Hill (CV5 9FR) in the last 12 months was 16.3 per 1,000 residents and was 73.0% lower than the Bablake average (60.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Windmill Hill (CV5 9FR), the main crime hotspot is near Halifax Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bablake| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cameron Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halifax Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Washbrook Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Streamside Close | Under investigation |
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