Mid-Suffolk South and West vs Priory Heath

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Mid-Suffolk South and West Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Priory Heath Suffolk Constabulary

      Mid-Suffolk South and West vs Priory Heath Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Mid-Suffolk South and West
      Suffolk Constabulary
      935 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      28.7% 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West
      B Priory Heath
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      935
      864
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      874
      900
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mid-Suffolk South and West
      B Priory Heath
      Violent Crime
      459 ↑14%
      290 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      82 ↑5%
      68 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      78 ↑1%
      59 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑25%
      86 ↑46%
      Burglary
      33 ↓51%
      25 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      72 ↓23%
      76 ↓16%
      Drugs
      28 ↑75%
      17 ↓6%
      Public Order
      48 ↓19%
      60 ↓25%
      Robbery
      3
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑136%
      134 ↑144%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      1 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↓56%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↓27%
      12 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑82%
      25 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Priory Heath is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mid-Suffolk South and West safer than Priory Heath?

      Mid-Suffolk South and West has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 935 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West vs Priory Heath?

      Mid-Suffolk South and West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West and Priory Heath?

      In Mid-Suffolk South and West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (459 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West and Priory Heath?

      Mid-Suffolk South and West recorded 82 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West vs Priory Heath?

      Violent crime in Mid-Suffolk South and West totalled 459 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West and Priory Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mid-Suffolk South and West recorded 874 crimes (now 935, a change of +7%). Priory Heath recorded 900 crimes previously (now 864, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mid-Suffolk South and West 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. Mid-Suffolk South and West has a resolution rate of 28.7% and Priory Heath has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mid-Suffolk South and West and Priory Heath?

      Mid-Suffolk South and West 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West 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 Mid-Suffolk South and West or Priory Heath on a crime map?

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

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