Crime in Thurmaston: statistics, rates and trends
848 crimes were recorded in Thurmaston in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thurmaston at a glance
- Crime trends in Thurmaston
- Types of crime in Thurmaston
- Thurmaston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Thurmaston
- Streets with the most crime in Thurmaston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thurmaston
- Population and deprivation in Thurmaston
- Questions about crime in Thurmaston
- About this data
848 crimes were recorded in Thurmaston in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 314 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thurmaston has the 542nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thurmaston | Charnwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 848 | 15,116 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.5 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,031 | 188,385 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thurmaston was highest in the year to July 2025 (914 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (739). Over the whole period it rose 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 848 | 84.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 914 | 91.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 891 | 88.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 900 | 89.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 801 | 79.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 741 | 73.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 778 | 77.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 739 | 73.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 811 | 80.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thurmaston over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+81%) and other theft (+10%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-49%) and shoplifting (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 31.3 | 0.91 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 11.9 | 1.75 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 11.2 | 0.73 | +1% |
| Public order | 74 | 7.4 | 1.11 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 7.2 | 0.87 | -26% |
| Burglary | 47 | 4.7 | 1.32 | +81% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -49% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +17% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.48 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.22 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thurmaston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thurmaston recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thurmaston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thurmaston recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thurmaston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thurmaston recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thurmaston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thurmaston recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thurmaston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thurmaston recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thurmaston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thurmaston recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thurmaston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thurmaston recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thurmaston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thurmaston recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thurmaston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thurmaston recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thurmaston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thurmaston recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thurmaston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thurmaston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thurmaston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thurmaston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thurmaston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thurmaston recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thurmaston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thurmaston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thurmaston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thurmaston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thurmaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall | 798 | 53.9 | -36% |
| Syston | 930 | 69.4 | -18% |
| Leicester | 49,048 | 115.7 | +37% |
| Mountsorrel | 842 | 58.6 | -31% |
| Sileby | 654 | 72.1 | -15% |
| Anstey | 494 | 63.0 | -25% |
| Oadby | 1,302 | 51.1 | -40% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 493 | 65.6 | -22% |
1 areas within Thurmaston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Thurmaston had the highest rate (84.5 per 1,000) and Thurmaston the lowest (84.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmaston | Neighbourhood | 10,031 | 848 | 84.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Thurmaston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Checkland Road | 76 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 54 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Charnwood Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Barkby Thorpe Lane | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Westmoreland Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Clayton Drive | 23 |
| On or near Colby Road | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thurmaston over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 35.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 241 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Thurmaston has an estimated population of 10,031. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thurmaston sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thurmaston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Thurmaston a safe place to live?
Thurmaston recorded 84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Thurmaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (119).
Is crime in Thurmaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thurmaston was down 7% on the year before: 848 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 914 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thurmaston?
Thurmaston is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Thurmaston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.