Crime Rate in Stow Thorney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stow Thorney

The total recorded crimes in Stow Thorney, Mid Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stow Thorney crime rate of 3.01 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 Stow Thorney, encompassing approximately 9,963 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Stow Thorney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Navigation Place with total crimes: 5
  • Woodpecker Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stowupland Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Stow Thorney?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Stow Thorney reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 279 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stow Thorney witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Stow Thorney experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 294 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stow Thorney witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Stow Thorney has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Stow Thorney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stow Thorney has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Stow Thorney crimes were 279. The crime rate of Stow Thorney in 2024 was 28.00 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stow Thorney were around 294 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.51 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stow Thorney)CrimesRank (Stow Thorney)CrimesRank (Stow Thorney)
Combs Ford64 1690 1633 1
Chilton48 2337 2413 2
Palgrave21 9276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden27 6320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit34 3279 5268 7
Thurston33 4269 7269 6
St Peter's23 7118 18116 15
Needham Market19 10225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham21 8208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth11 15203 10177 10
Bramford11 16145 13168 11
Battisford & Ringshall4 25166 11160 12
Eye17 11125 16134 14
Onehouse16 13149 12136 13
Mendlesham17 12135 14113 16
Walsham-le-Willows14 14102 19107 17
Stonham10 17135 1576 19
Blakenham5 23125 1797 18
Debenham9 1857 2448 24
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1989 2136 26
Gislingham7 2197 2076 20
Bacton7 2077 2354 23
Rattlesden3 2645 2663 21
Rickinghall6 2280 2259 22
Fressingfield4 2447 2543 25

Stow Thorney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202511
April 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Stow Thorney in July 2025

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

1. Navigation Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
2. Woodpecker Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Stowupland Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Union Street West (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
5. Eider Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Navigation Approach (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Tydemans Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Temple Bar Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Egret Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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