Total Crime Rate
8.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harwood Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica , and the 30th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Harwood Avenue (IP24 2LX) in the last 12 months was 8.1 per 1,000 residents and was 83.6% lower than the Thetford Boudica average (49.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harwood Avenue (IP24 2LX), the main crime hotspot is near Ramsey Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thetford Boudica| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Raleigh Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ramsey Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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