Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thorn Walk area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Deben , and the 257th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Thorn Walk (IP12 3TU) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 35.5% lower than the Deben average (33.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thorn Walk (IP12 3TU), the main crime hotspot is near Mear Close. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Deben| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chequer Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Broxtead Close | Under investigation |
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