Total Crime Rate
32.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Paddock area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harington , and the 314th lowest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
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 Paddock (L37 7HQ) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 32.1% lower than the Harington average (48.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Paddock (L37 7HQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ryeground Lane, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Paddock (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Harington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canterbury Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Willow Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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