Total Crime Rate
45.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Swan Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Exning , and the 253rd highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Swan Lane (CB8 7EN) in the last 12 months was 45.0 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Exning average (107.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Swan Lane (CB8 7EN), the main crime hotspot is near Queensway. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Exning| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Wendred'S Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chapel Street | Offender given a caution |
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