Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aspal Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath , and the 158th highest 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 Aspal Close (IP28 8BB) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 113.9% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 38.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aspal Close (IP28 8BB), the main crime hotspot is near Girling Way. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Public order | Rose Green Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Girling Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Acres Walk | — |
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