Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elm Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath , and the 168th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elm Close (IP27 9JH) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 29.3% lower than the Lakenheath average (32.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elm Close (IP27 9JH), the main crime hotspot is near Wingfield Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lakenheath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sharpes Corner | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meadow Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wingfield Road | Under investigation |
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