Total Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Farm Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Eastbrook , and the 48th lowest 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 4YH) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 69.9% lower than the Eastbrook average (75.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Farm Way (BN42 4YH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Whitelot Close, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Downland Close (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
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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