Total Crime Rate
91.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025York Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath , and the 107th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around York Close (IP28 8DQ) in the last 12 months was 91.7 per 1,000 residents and was 187.0% 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 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 130.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 73.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 118.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Close (IP28 8DQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Grove. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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