WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Thurston, Mid Suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Thurston, localized within Mid Suffolk.

Total Crimes

30
trending_up +3.4% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

58.83per 1k
trending_down -1.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

5,881

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences14
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Theft3
Burglary3
Public Order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social Behaviour2
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Marley Close Map
Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Hazelwood Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Oak Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Bracken Row Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Field View Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Pheasant Close Map
Other theft: 1
1
On or near Rylands Close Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near Barrell'S Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Old Post Office Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Local Rank

#25safest in Mid Suffolk

City Average

39.86per 1k

Local Policing

Bury St Edmunds Rural North

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Over the past few months there has been a growing number of reports regarding youth related anti-social behaviour in Barningham and Stanton. This includes the smoking and supplying of drugs, riding electric bikes/ scooters on the recreation ground

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols in key locations.

Use of stop search powers.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

In the last fortnight there has been a steady increase in theft from motor vehicles in rural areas where vans have been broken into and power tools stolen. Suspect(s) are believed to be operating during the hours of darkness both in vehicles and on foot.

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

Overnight patrols in key locations.

Use of stop search powers.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

To tackle speeding motorists in rural locations and villages namely Lackford, West Stow and Coney Weston.

Issued: 12 May 2026

Status Update

Speeding enforcement and joint working with officers from roads policing and the safety camera team.

Actioned: 12 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL18

Community Engagement - Red Orange Ltd, Hopton

meeting

Bury St Edmunds, Rural North, Community Policing Team will be at Red Orange Ltd to discuss local concerns and provide an update in respect to Policing in your area.

schedule

1:00 PM — 2:00 PM

location_on

Red Orange Ltd, Norfolk House, Tradefayre, High St, Hopton, Diss

AUG5

Community Engagement - Lackford Lakes

meeting

Bury St Edmunds, Rural North, Community Policing Team will be at Lackford Lakes to discuss local concerns and provide an update in respect to Policing in your area.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Lackford Lakes Visitor Centre, Lackford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

SEP22

Community Engagement - The Suffolk Cafe, Fornham St Genevieve

meeting

Bury St Edmunds, Rural North, Community Policing Team will be at The Suffolk Cafe, to discuss local concerns and provide an update in respect to Policing in your area.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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The Suffolk Cafe, Park Farm Business Centre, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TS

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