Total Crime Rate
63.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
24.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Lapwing Court area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath , and the 188th highest crime rate of 590 local areas in West Suffolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lapwing Court (IP28 7RH) in the last 12 months was 63.2 per 1,000 residents and was 15.3% lower than the Mildenhall Great Heath average (74.6 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lapwing Court (IP28 7RH), the main crime hotspot is near Osprey Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Osprey Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Osprey Close | Under investigation |
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