Total Crime Rate
33.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Paddocks area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Churchill , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 206 local areas in Adur .
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 The Paddocks (BN15 8DN) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 61.6% lower than the Churchill average (86.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Paddocks (BN15 8DN), the main crime hotspot is near Links Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | The Paddocks | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Larkfield Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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