Crime Rate in Thurmaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurmaston

The total recorded crimes in Thurmaston, Charnwood, UK in January 2026 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurmaston crime rate of 3.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Thurmaston, encompassing approximately 16,278 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Thurmaston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Checkland Road with total crimes: 8
  • Barkby Thorpe Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Charnwood Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Thurmaston?

To understand the safety of Thurmaston, we need to analyze Thurmaston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Charnwood:

    • In 2024, Thurmaston reported a higher crime volume than the Charnwood average, with 969 crimes compared to 604. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thurmaston witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

    • In 2023, Thurmaston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Charnwood average, with 839 crimes compared to 549. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thurmaston witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Charnwood.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Charnwood, Thurmaston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Thurmaston Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Thurmaston has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 6th out of 27 in the Charnwood, UK

In 2024, the total Thurmaston crimes were 969. The crime rate of Thurmaston in 2024 was 59.53 (year) or 4.96 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Charnwood.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thurmaston were around 839 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.54 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Charnwood.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Thurmaston)CrimesRank (Thurmaston)CrimesRank (Thurmaston)
Loughborough Southfields120 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton117 21,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings81 31,250 21,224 3
Loughborough Shelthorpe69 4948 5769 5
Loughborough Storer62 5762 7665 7
Shepshed West51 7731 8674 6
Sileby39 11765 6646 8
Shepshed East50 8674 9611 9
Barrow and Sileby West44 9600 11418 19
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle25 20594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern41 10624 10535 13
Syston West35 12499 16536 11
Anstey28 15543 14535 12
Syston East28 17549 13534 14
Rothley and Thurcaston34 13511 15455 16
Loughborough Ashby32 14438 18521 15
Mountsorrel28 16499 17431 17
Forest Bradgate20 22419 19422 18
Birstall Wanlip27 18400 21256 23
Birstall Watermead27 19402 20391 20
Queniborough20 23319 23356 21
Loughborough Garendon21 21382 22301 22
Loughborough Nanpantan17 24243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods9 26248 24214 25
The Wolds14 25193 26176 26
East Goscote6 28131 27128 27
Wreake Villages6 27121 2896 28

Thurmaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202525
November 202523
October 202540
September 202532
August 202530
July 202538
June 202531
May 202532
April 202531
March 202529
February 202532

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 202510
October 202516
September 20258
August 202517
July 202511
June 202518
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20255
March 20253

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
July 20252
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
July 20251

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 202510
September 20258
August 20258
July 20257
June 20257
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20256
October 20255
September 20253
August 20255
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20252
October 20257
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 202515
September 20258
August 202515
July 202519
June 20258
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20257
August 20256
July 20251
June 202512
May 202512
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20257
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20252

High Crime Locations Thurmaston in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thurmaston postcode area is presented below.

1. Checkland Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Barkby Thorpe Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Charnwood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rookery Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Offranville Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Charnwood Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Britannia Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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