WINDMILL LANE, B66 3EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B66 3EW

WINDMILL LANE, B66 3EW, Sandwell has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This B66 3EW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B66 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B66 3EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B66 3EW, encompassing approximately 7920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-23.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

B66 3EW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • A4092 with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Corbett Street with total crimes: 6

WINDMILL LANE, B66 3EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.86-23.26%
Anti-social behaviour114.17120.00%
Vehicle crime91.39125.00%
Other theft71.14-12.50%
Public order60.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-50.00%
Shoplifting40.63-50.00%
Theft from the person40.50100.00%
Burglary30.5050.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4311.7419.44%
Criminal damage and arson105.43100.00%
Shoplifting81.26-27.27%
Other theft81.0114.29%
Public order61.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.63-20.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.49-2.70%
Shoplifting114.54-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour91.3928.57%
Public order91.1428.57%
Other theft71.14133.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.8825.00%
Vehicle crime50.6366.67%
Possession of weapons30.63200.00%
Other crime20.380.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3710.98-11.90%
Shoplifting164.67220.00%
Public order72.02600.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-42.86%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-50.00%
Other theft30.38-40.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.73-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson75.3016.67%
Vehicle crime60.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7625.00%
Other theft50.63-28.57%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Possession of weapons40.630.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Public order10.13-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4412.1215.79%
Public order75.5516.67%
Other theft70.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.8820.00%
Vehicle crime60.7650.00%
Drugs50.7625.00%
Shoplifting50.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.630.00%
Possession of weapons40.50300.00%
Burglary30.50200.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.5918.75%
Public order64.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Shoplifting50.63-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour40.630.00%
Drugs40.50-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-63.64%
Other theft40.50-20.00%
Robbery30.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Burglary10.13-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.50-28.89%
Shoplifting174.0441.67%
Vehicle crime112.1557.14%
Robbery61.39100.00%
Public order50.76-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Other theft50.63-37.50%
Drugs50.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.63300.00%
Burglary40.50100.00%
Theft from the person30.50200.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.61-13.46%
Shoplifting125.68-29.41%
Other theft81.51-42.86%
Vehicle crime71.010.00%
Public order60.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76-28.57%
Robbery30.63200.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-90.91%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5215.4044.44%
Shoplifting176.5670.00%
Other theft142.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.7783.33%
Public order81.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-12.50%
Vehicle crime70.8840.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.490.00%
Public order124.540.00%
Shoplifting101.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.010.00%
Vehicle crime50.760.00%
Other theft40.630.00%
Robbery30.500.00%
Burglary30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202443
June 202436
May 202437
April 202442
March 202444
February 202438
January 202432
December 202345
November 202352
October 202336

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 202314
October 20234

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 202411
May 202416
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202417
December 202312
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B66 3EW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4092
    Total10
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Corbett Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. B4125
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Salisbury Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cape Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Edith Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. New Hope Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Edgbaston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Crown Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Kelvin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sycamore Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Retreat
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Windmill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Croxall Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Raglan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Unett Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Trafalgar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gilbert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Claremont Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Rosebery Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 25. Shireland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Ada Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Harris Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1