Crime Rate in Thurston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurston

The total recorded crimes in Thurston, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurston crime rate of 14.00 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 Thurston, encompassing approximately 1,357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Thurston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Rylands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Thurston Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Thurston?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Thurston reported a higher crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 269 crimes compared to 184. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thurston witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thurston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 269 crimes compared to 175. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thurston witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thurston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thurston has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 14.00 ranking 8th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Thurston crimes were 269. The crime rate of Thurston in 2024 was 198.22 (year) or 16.52 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thurston were around 269 crimes with yearly crime rate of 198.22 (year) or 16.52 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Chilton35 2337 2413 2
Palgrave27 5276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Bramford23 7145 13168 11
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Walsham-le-Willows10 13102 19107 17
Eye10 15125 16134 14
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Gislingham5 2297 2076 20
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Debenham5 2157 2448 24
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Thurston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 202522
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 202413
June 202438
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20246
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Thurston in March 2025

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

1. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Rylands Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Thurston Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Oak Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Marley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Rowan Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Old Norton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Robin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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