Total Crime Rate
40.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Harrow Drive area has the 24th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Lakenheath , and the 294th lowest crime rate of 590 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 Harrow Drive (IP28 8ZH) in the last 12 months was 40.8 per 1,000 residents and was 18.7% higher than the Lakenheath average (34.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 15.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harrow Drive (IP28 8ZH), the main crime hotspot is near Pasture Way. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In The Rows| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Holmsey Green Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pasture Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pasture Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Harrow Drive | Under investigation |
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