Total Crime Rate
106.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spring Walks area has the 15th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Thetford Boudica , and the 55th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Spring Walks (IP24 3BU) in the last 12 months was 106.9 per 1,000 residents and was 115.8% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -22.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 40.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spring Walks (IP24 3BU), the main crime hotspot is near Well Street. Police recorded 81 crimes here, including 34 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 | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Market Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Well Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Well Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Well Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Well Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Raymond Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Raymond Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Market Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nunnery Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Nunnery Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Michael'S Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Michael'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | The Link | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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