Total Crime Rate
78.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windmill End area has the 21st highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Netherton & Holly Hall , and the 321st highest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Windmill End (DY2 9HS) in the last 12 months was 78.9 per 1,000 residents and was 13.2% lower than the Netherton & Holly Hall average (90.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 57.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 90.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Windmill End (DY2 9HS), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Netherton & Holly Hall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Double Row | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Double Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hadley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Double Row | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Double Row | Under investigation |
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