Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Columbine Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Columbine Close (IP24 2YF) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Columbine Close (IP24 2YF), the main crime hotspot is near Sorrel Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 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 | Other theft | Speedwell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thyme Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thistle Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Coriander Drive | Under investigation |
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