Thurso and Northwest Caithness Crime Data, Postcodes, Census & Livability Index
Find the complete list of Thurso and Northwest Caithness ward postcodes & properties. View information about the amenities available in the ward, census, crime statistics, etc.
This article also covers valuable insights regarding safety and the cost of living in the neighbourhood of Thurso and Northwest Caithness. Whether you're a resident or considering moving to Thurso and Northwest Caithness, the information below will guide you to make an informed decision.
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Summary
- Thurso and Northwest Caithness is a ward in the Highland District.
- Thurso and Northwest Caithness has 478 active postcodes and has a population of 13352.
- There are 6138 properties in the neighbourhood of Thurso and Northwest Caithness.
- The Highland District has 20 other wards.
- 13 Non-sexual crimes of violence Crimes have been Reported in the ward in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Find a detailed overview of the most reported crime types in the chart below.
- Get access to the latest Crime Data for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Livability Index
Discover the livability index of Thurso and Northwest Caithness, calculated by evaluating factors such as safety, property prices, nearby amenities, and more. Our analysis rates the ward at 65, indicating a good level of livability.
Population
13,352
Households
6,138
Total Crimes
(FY 2022/2023)
334
Crimes per 1000 Population
26
Map of Thurso and Northwest Caithness Ward - Postcodes
Crime Statistics of Thurso and Northwest Caithness Ward (FY 2022/2023)
| Crime Reported | Number of Crimes |
|---|---|
| Serious Assault (incl. culpable & reckless conduct - causing injury) | 6 |
| Threats and extortion | 4 |
| Domestic Abuse (of female) | 3 |
| Group 2 - Sexual Crimes | 56 |
| Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - dwelling house | 4 |
| Housebreaking (incl. attempts) - other premises | 7 |
| Opening Lockfast Places - NOT Motor Vehicle | 2 |
| Other Group 3 crimes | 12 |
| Common theft | 32 |
| Theft of a motor vehicle | 4 |
| Theft by shoplifting | 21 |
| Theft from a Motor Vehicle, Insecure etc | 7 |
| Attempt theft of motor vehicle | 1 |
| Fraud | 31 |
| Fireraising | 1 |
| Culpable & reckless conduct (not firearms) | 8 |
| Vandalism (incl. reckless damage, etc.) | 141 |
| Other Group 5 crimes | 34 |
| Bail offences (other than absconding) | 19 |
| Carrying offensive weapons (incl. restriction)* | 5 |
| Handling bladed/pointed instrument* | 2 |
| Offensive weapon (used in other criminal activity)* | 6 |
| Bladed/pointed instrument (used in other criminal activity) | 3 |
| Supply of drugs (incl. possession with intent) | 3 |
| Possession of drugs | 29 |
Most Crimes Reported (FY 2022/2023)
List of All Postcodes in Thurso and Northwest Caithness Ward
Showing 1 - 50 out of 478 active Postcodes in Thurso and Northwest Caithness Ward
| Postcode | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| KW1 4TL | 58.549 | -3.318 |
| KW1 4TN | 58.548 | -3.313 |
| KW1 4TP | 58.529 | -3.269 |
| KW1 4TR | 58.510 | -3.227 |
| KW1 4TS | 58.544 | -3.308 |
| KW1 4TT | 58.534 | -3.323 |
| KW1 4TW | 58.558 | -3.301 |
| KW1 4UE | 58.541 | -3.248 |
| KW1 4UF | 58.565 | -3.260 |
| KW1 4UG | 58.567 | -3.222 |
| KW1 5BU | 58.513 | -3.344 |
| KW1 5UP | 58.509 | -3.332 |
| KW1 5UR | 58.516 | -3.354 |
| KW1 5UT | 58.517 | -3.357 |
| KW1 5UU | 58.522 | -3.367 |
| KW12 6AA | 58.515 | -3.493 |
| KW12 6AB | 58.518 | -3.498 |
| KW12 6UU | 58.526 | -3.457 |
| KW12 6UX | 58.528 | -3.406 |
| KW12 6WB | 58.512 | -3.489 |
| KW12 6WD | 58.512 | -3.486 |
| KW12 6WU | 58.514 | -3.495 |
| KW12 6XB | 58.540 | -3.467 |
| KW12 6XD | 58.521 | -3.482 |
| KW12 6XE | 58.520 | -3.483 |
| KW12 6XF | 58.522 | -3.498 |
| KW12 6XG | 58.518 | -3.498 |
| KW12 6XH | 58.513 | -3.488 |
| KW12 6XN | 58.516 | -3.489 |
| KW12 6XP | 58.515 | -3.490 |
| KW12 6XQ | 58.515 | -3.543 |
| KW12 6XR | 58.512 | -3.488 |
| KW12 6XS | 58.514 | -3.489 |
| KW12 6XT | 58.514 | -3.490 |
| KW12 6XU | 58.514 | -3.491 |
| KW12 6XW | 58.515 | -3.493 |
| KW12 6XX | 58.515 | -3.494 |
| KW12 6XY | 58.512 | -3.495 |
| KW12 6XZ | 58.514 | -3.494 |
| KW12 6YA | 58.512 | -3.491 |
| KW12 6YB | 58.513 | -3.494 |
| KW12 6YD | 58.513 | -3.490 |
| KW12 6YE | 58.511 | -3.490 |
| KW12 6YF | 58.510 | -3.488 |
| KW12 6YG | 58.508 | -3.492 |
| KW12 6YH | 58.515 | -3.499 |
| KW12 6YJ | 58.517 | -3.496 |
| KW12 6YN | 58.517 | -3.494 |
| KW12 6YP | 58.514 | -3.493 |
| KW12 6YQ | 58.509 | -3.489 |
FAQs about Thurso and Northwest Caithness Ward
Crimes per 1000 people in Thurso and Northwest Caithness ward is 26.
As per the crime report in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023, 26 crimes were reported in Thurso and Northwest Caithness per 1000 population, which is considered very low in the UK. Also, the total number of crimes recorded during this period was 334, which signifies that Thurso and Northwest Caithness is the safest place to live in Highland district.
The top crimes reported in Thurso and Northwest Caithness were non-sexual crimes of violence, sexual crimes, etc. View the crime chart for more details about the most reported crime types.
There are 478 active postcodes in Thurso and Northwest Caithness ward.