Crime Rates at The Paddock, Dawlish, EX7 0EJ

The Paddock area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawlish North East , and the 194th lowest crime rate of 431 local areas in Teignbridge .

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 The Paddock (EX7 0EJ) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the Dawlish North East average (104.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 41.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Paddock (EX7 0EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Celtic Fields. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.