Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Priory Heath

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Priory Heath Suffolk Constabulary

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Priory Heath Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh
      Suffolk Constabulary
      916 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      17.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Priory Heath
      Suffolk Constabulary
      864 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh
      B Priory Heath
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      916
      864
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      935
      900
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.9%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh
      B Priory Heath
      Violent Crime
      474 ↑10%
      290 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      75 ↓9%
      68 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓28%
      59 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑37%
      86 ↑46%
      Burglary
      24 ↓33%
      25 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      97 ↓19%
      76 ↓16%
      Drugs
      29 ↑16%
      17 ↓6%
      Public Order
      45 ↓42%
      60 ↓25%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑26%
      134 ↑144%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      4 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑17%
      12 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑15%
      25 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Priory Heath is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh safer than Priory Heath?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 916 crimes in the last 12 months. Priory Heath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 864 crimes. Priory Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Priory Heath?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Priory Heath shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Priory Heath?

      In Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (474 incidents). In Priory Heath, it is Violent Crime (290 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Priory Heath?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Priory Heath recorded 68. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh vs Priory Heath?

      Violent crime in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh totalled 474 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 290 in Priory Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Priory Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh recorded 935 crimes (now 916, a change of -2%). Priory Heath recorded 900 crimes previously (now 864, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Priory Heath?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh has a resolution rate of 17.9% and Priory Heath has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Priory Heath?

      Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Priory Heath is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Priory Heath?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh or Priory Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leiston, Saxmundham and Aldeburgh and Priory Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.