Total Crime Rate
59.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lapwing Court area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath , and the 184th 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 Lapwing Court (IP28 7RH) in the last 12 months was 59.7 per 1,000 residents and was 28.1% lower than the Mildenhall Great Heath average (83.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lapwing Court (IP28 7RH), the main crime hotspot is near Nursery Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mildenhall Great Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Pine Trees Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mulberry Close | Under investigation |
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