Total Crime Rate
56.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Farm Way area has the 30th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook , and the 82nd highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
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 Hill Farm Way (BN42 4YG) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% lower than the Eastbrook average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Farm Way (BN42 4YG), the main crime hotspot is near Whitelot Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Queens Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Queens Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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