Total Crime Rate
30.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 25th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath , and the 238th 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 Church Lane (IP28 8SG) in the last 12 months was 30.8 per 1,000 residents and was 3.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (IP28 8SG), the main crime hotspot is near Old Bridge Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 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 | The Meadows | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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