Total Crime Rate
82.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Paddock area has the 28th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Chadsmead , and the 82nd highest crime rate of 342 local areas in Lichfield .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Paddock (WS14 9BZ) in the last 12 months was 82.4 per 1,000 residents and was 14.0% higher than the Chadsmead average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 32.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Paddock (WS14 9BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Wordsworth Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chadsmead| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wordsworth Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wordsworth Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Paddock | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | King'S Hill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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