Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadow Way area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in East Preston , and the 74th lowest crime rate of 532 local areas in Arun .
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 Meadow Way (BN12 5LD) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 44.1% lower than the East Preston average (28.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Way (BN12 5LD), the main crime hotspot is near Onslow Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Preston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langbury Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Maur'S Road | — |
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