Crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
285 crimes were recorded in Lakenheath, West Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 38% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- Types of crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- Lakenheath, West Suffolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- Demographics of Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (125), other theft (25), burglary (23) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,751st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Lakenheath, West Suffolk | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 285 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +38% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,291 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk peaked in the year to August 2018 (314 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (206). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 285 | 30.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 206 | 22.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 256 | 27.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 215 | 23.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 208 | 22.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 286 | 30.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 283 | 30.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 251 | 27.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 314 | 33.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (61% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 13.5 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 1.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Lakenheath, West Suffolk.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lakenheath, West Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rows | 340 | 40.6 | +32% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 431 | 93.6 | +205% |
| Brandon West | 228 | 60.9 | +99% |
| Brandon East | 164 | 46.3 | +51% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | +22% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | +37% |
| Newmarket North | 345 | 70.0 | +128% |
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Lakenheath, West Suffolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bell Trees” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bell Trees | 26 |
| On or near Windsor Circle | 19 |
| On or near Magnolia Drive | 13 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 12 |
| On or near Wings Road Close | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Albert Rolph Drive | 9 |
| On or near Roebuck Drive | 7 |
| On or near Saxon Place | 7 |
| On or near Wingfield Road | 7 |
Of the 273 crimes in Lakenheath, West Suffolk with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 16.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 6.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Lakenheath, West Suffolk has an estimated population of 9,291 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (35%, against 18%) and fewer households without a car (7.6%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lakenheath, West Suffolk average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lakenheath, West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lakenheath, West Suffolk a safe place to live?
Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,751st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (25).
Is crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk was up 38% on the year before: 285 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lakenheath, West Suffolk?
About 9,291 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lakenheath, West Suffolk?
Lakenheath, West Suffolk is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.