Crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
285 crimes were recorded in Lakenheath, West Suffolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 38% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
- About this data
285 crimes were recorded in Lakenheath, West Suffolk in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 38% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lakenheath, West Suffolk has the 3,750th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lakenheath, West Suffolk | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 285 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +38% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,291 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk was highest in the year to July 2018 (315 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (206). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 285 | 30.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 206 | 22.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 249 | 26.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 217 | 23.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 214 | 23.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 282 | 30.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 274 | 29.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 264 | 28.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 315 | 33.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lakenheath, West Suffolk over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 13.9 | 0.41 | +24% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +53% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +44% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 1.5 | 0.10 | +56% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +56% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +160% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +120% |
| Public order | 9 | 1.0 | 0.15 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.5 | 0.06 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lakenheath, West Suffolk
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lakenheath, West Suffolk recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lakenheath, West Suffolk, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lakenheath, West Suffolk.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lakenheath, West Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rows | 334 | 39.9 | +30% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 449 | 97.5 | +218% |
| Brandon West | 244 | 65.2 | +113% |
| Brandon East | 167 | 47.1 | +54% |
| Manor | 165 | 36.7 | +20% |
| Iceni | 292 | 41.0 | +34% |
| Newmarket North | 357 | 72.4 | +136% |
| St Olaves | 407 | 54.5 | +78% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Lakenheath, West Suffolk over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bell Trees | 25 |
| On or near Windsor Circle | 17 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Magnolia Drive | 10 |
| On or near Albert Rolph Drive | 9 |
| On or near Wings Road Close | 8 |
| On or near Roebuck Drive | 7 |
| On or near B1112 | 6 |
| On or near Caudle Avenue | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lakenheath, West Suffolk over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 83 | 29.1% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 17.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Lakenheath, West Suffolk has an estimated population of 9,291. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lakenheath, West Suffolk sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lakenheath, West Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 39.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
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 July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lakenheath, West Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (26).
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 July 2026 against 206 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lakenheath, West Suffolk?
Lakenheath, West Suffolk is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Lakenheath, West Suffolk. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.