Crime Rate in Thurmaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurmaston

The total recorded crimes in Thurmaston, Charnwood, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurmaston crime rate of 5.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Thurmaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Checkland Road with total crimes: 12
  • Charnwood Close with total crimes: 7
  • Westmoreland Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Thurmaston has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thurmaston)CrimesRank (Thurmaston)CrimesRank (Thurmaston)
Loughborough Southfields187 11,868 11,619 1
Loughborough Lemyngton94 31,223 31,226 2
Loughborough Hastings97 21,250 21,224 3
Loughborough Shelthorpe86 5948 5769 5
Shepshed West62 8731 8674 6
Sileby71 6765 6646 8
Loughborough Storer67 7762 7665 7
Shepshed East30 21674 9611 9
Syston East55 9549 13534 14
Quorn and Mountsorrel Castle41 17594 12556 10
Loughborough Dishley and Hathern52 11624 10535 13
Syston West53 10499 16536 11
Barrow and Sileby West43 16600 11418 19
Anstey43 15543 14535 12
Birstall Watermead52 12402 20391 20
Birstall Wanlip50 13400 21256 23
Loughborough Ashby43 14438 18521 15
Rothley and Thurcaston27 22511 15455 16
Mountsorrel37 18499 17431 17
Forest Bradgate25 23419 19422 18
Loughborough Garendon37 19382 22301 22
Queniborough31 20319 23356 21
Loughborough Nanpantan22 25243 25248 24
Loughborough Outwoods16 26248 24214 25
The Wolds24 24193 26176 26
East Goscote10 27131 27128 27
Wreake Villages7 28121 2896 28

Thurmaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 390 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202531
March 202529
February 202532
January 202525
December 202433
November 202421
October 202424
September 202426
August 202427
July 202424
June 202456
May 202430

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 202410
October 20248
September 202410
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 202413
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 202415
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Thurmaston in May 2025

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

1. Checkland Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Charnwood Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Westmoreland Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spencer Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Clayton Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Barkby Thorpe Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
7. Adventurer Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Charnwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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