Lakenheath and the Rows vs St Margaret's

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Lakenheath and the Rows Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      St Margaret's Suffolk Constabulary

      Lakenheath and the Rows vs St Margaret's Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Lakenheath and the Rows
      Suffolk Constabulary
      572 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      St Margaret's
      Suffolk Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      37% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lakenheath and the Rows
      B St Margaret's
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      572
      560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      546
      589
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↓4.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      37%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lakenheath and the Rows
      B St Margaret's
      Violent Crime
      269 ↑2%
      287 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↑47%
      60 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑4%
      27 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑21%
      29 ↓17%
      Burglary
      36 ↑3%
      18 ↑64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↓17%
      50 ↑0%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      31 ↓16%
      26 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑150%
      12 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      4
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑100%
      7 ↓46%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑9%
      20 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Margaret's is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 25/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lakenheath and the Rows safer than St Margaret's?

      Lakenheath and the Rows has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 572 crimes in the last 12 months. St Margaret's has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. St Margaret's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lakenheath and the Rows vs St Margaret's?

      Lakenheath and the Rows shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Margaret's shows -4.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lakenheath and the Rows and St Margaret's?

      In Lakenheath and the Rows, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (269 incidents). In St Margaret's, it is Violent Crime (287 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lakenheath and the Rows and St Margaret's?

      Lakenheath and the Rows recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Margaret's recorded 60. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Lakenheath and the Rows vs St Margaret's?

      Violent crime in Lakenheath and the Rows totalled 269 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 287 in St Margaret's. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lakenheath and the Rows and St Margaret's in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lakenheath and the Rows recorded 546 crimes (now 572, a change of +4.8%). St Margaret's recorded 589 crimes previously (now 560, -4.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lakenheath and the Rows and St Margaret's?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Lakenheath and the Rows has a resolution rate of 24.5% and St Margaret's has 37%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lakenheath and the Rows and St Margaret's?

      Lakenheath and the Rows falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. St Margaret's is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Lakenheath and the Rows and St Margaret's?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Lakenheath and the Rows or St Margaret's on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lakenheath and the Rows and St Margaret's. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.