Crime Rate in Lakenheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lakenheath

The total recorded crimes in Lakenheath, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lakenheath crime rate of 2.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lakenheath, encompassing approximately 7,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lakenheath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Covey Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Jubilee Road with total crimes: 2
  • Church Farm Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lakenheath?

To understand the safety of Lakenheath, we need to analyze Lakenheath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Lakenheath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 265 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lakenheath witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Lakenheath had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 166 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lakenheath recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Lakenheath has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Lakenheath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lakenheath has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 24th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Lakenheath crimes were 265. The crime rate of Lakenheath in 2024 was 35.41 (year) or 2.95 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lakenheath were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.18 (year) or 1.85 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lakenheath)CrimesRank (Lakenheath)CrimesRank (Lakenheath)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Clare, Hundon & Kedington90 1759 3633 5
Newmarket East79 3952 2803 2
Haverhill South56 4696 5715 3
Tollgate35 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East42 5552 7531 6
St Olaves29 12604 6517 8
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market36 6442 10523 7
Southgate25 13482 8397 10
Iceni33 8374 13235 19
Minden30 10446 9501 9
Haverhill Central31 9271 18238 18
Moreton Hall25 15386 11392 11
Newmarket North29 11375 12354 12
Newmarket West20 16259 22334 13
The Rows20 17345 14321 14
Brandon Central25 14293 17302 15
Brandon West13 27303 15223 21
Eastgate18 21269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath19 18302 16240 17
Manor18 19225 24223 22
Haverhill North17 23248 23233 20
Rougham18 20140 27107 31
Haverhill West15 25264 21215 23
Brandon East18 22181 26180 24
Exning11 29225 25176 25
Haverhill South East14 2635 4337 42
Westgate10 31113 31141 27
The Fornhams & Great Barton5 38137 28124 28
Withersfield13 28103 3281 36
Barningham6 3675 38123 29
Risby5 40120 2985 35
Ixworth5 37115 30109 30
Bardwell10 3093 34101 32
Stanton7 3289 3595 33
Horringer6 35100 3391 34
Kentford & Moulton7 3381 3669 37
Barrow6 3477 3768 38
Pakenham & Troston3 4156 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3 4244 4147 40
Mildenhall Queensway1 4344 4036 43

Lakenheath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 202517
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 202420

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20245
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Lakenheath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lakenheath postcode area is presented below.

1. Covey Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Jubilee Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Farm Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sycamore Walk (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Undley Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Mallards (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albert Rolph Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gorse Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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