Total Crime Rate
36.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Paddock area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Gaddesby , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 190 local areas in Melton .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Paddock (LE14 2PQ) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 29.8% higher than the Gaddesby average (28.4 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 30.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Paddock (LE14 2PQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chapel Lane, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hawthorn Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Gaddesby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawthorn Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawthorn Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawthorn Close | Under investigation |
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