Total Crime Rate
27.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Birch Walk area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lakenheath , and the 210th 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 Birch Walk (IP28 8UG) in the last 12 months was 27.9 per 1,000 residents and was 12.9% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Birch Walk (IP28 8UG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Holmsey Green Gardens, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Elmcroft Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Lakenheath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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