Crime Rate in Thurston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurston

The total recorded crimes in Thurston, Mid Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurston crime rate of 26.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thurston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Wood Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Lane 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 areas in the Mid Suffolk.

    • 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 areas in the Mid Suffolk.

  • 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 May 2025 the Thurston has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 26.53 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thurston)CrimesRank (Thurston)CrimesRank (Thurston)
Combs Ford34 4690 1633 1
Claydon & Barham39 1208 9215 9
Chilton32 5337 2413 2
Palgrave6 21276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden34 3320 3272 5
Stow Thorney21 8279 4294 4
Elmswell & Woolpit32 6279 5268 7
Needham Market23 7225 8226 8
Bramford21 9145 13168 11
Hoxne & Worlingworth12 12203 10177 10
Mendlesham19 10135 14113 16
Battisford & Ringshall8 18166 11160 12
St Peter's15 11118 18116 15
Onehouse11 13149 12136 13
Eye7 20125 16134 14
Rickinghall9 1480 2259 22
Stonham3 24135 1576 19
Bacton9 1577 2354 23
Fressingfield8 1647 2543 25
Walsham-le-Willows8 17102 19107 17
Blakenham7 19125 1797 18
Gislingham3 2597 2076 20
Rattlesden1 2645 2663 21
Stradbroke & Laxfield4 2389 2136 26
Debenham5 2257 2448 24

Thurston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202510
March 202516
February 20258
January 202522
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20244
August 20249
July 202413
June 202438
May 202411

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20246
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Thurston in May 2025

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

1. Oak Wood Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Sandpit Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Thurston Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Oak Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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