Is Priory Heath Safe?
Crime statistics for Priory Heath. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,964 total crimes recorded in Priory Heath
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Priory Heath — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Priory Heath safe?
Priory Heath has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,108 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 29.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Priory Heath are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Priory Heath in the last 12 months?
1,108 crimes were recorded in Priory Heath in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 29.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (856 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 742 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Priory Heath?
The most common crime in Priory Heath is Violent Crime, with 742 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 67% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Priory Heath increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Priory Heath is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 29.4% — from 856 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,108 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Priory Heath?
Priory Heath has a safety score of 2 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Priory Heath compare to the Suffolk Constabulary average?
Priory Heath has a safety score of 2/100, while the Suffolk Constabulary force area average is 22/100. Priory Heath is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Priory Heath?
48.3% of crimes recorded in Priory Heath resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Suffolk Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Priory Heath?
742 violent crimes were recorded in Priory Heath in the last 12 months — representing 67% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 136 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Priory Heath last updated?
The crime data for Priory Heath was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Priory Heath with other areas?
You can compare Priory Heath with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.