Crime Rate in Priory Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory Heath

The total recorded crimes in Priory Heath, Ipswich, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory Heath crime rate of 2.44 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Priory Heath, encompassing approximately 22,550 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Priory Heath Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Recreation Way with total crimes: 6
  • Garland Close with total crimes: 4
  • Loganberry Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Priory Heath?

To understand the safety of Priory Heath, we need to analyze Priory Heath crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Priory Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 973 crimes compared to 927. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Priory Heath witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Priory Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ipswich average, with 1,037 crimes compared to 981. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Priory Heath witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, Priory Heath has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Priory Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Priory Heath has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 9th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Priory Heath crimes were 973. The crime rate of Priory Heath in 2024 was 43.15 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priory Heath were around 1,037 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.99 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory Heath)CrimesRank (Priory Heath)CrimesRank (Priory Heath)
Alexandra243 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate116 31,549 21,693 2
Gipping117 21,406 31,669 3
Bridge87 41,064 41,098 4
St John's79 5624 9634 12
Gainsborough52 11893 6821 6
Whitehouse78 6891 7816 7
Whitton63 7679 8703 8
Stoke Park56 8603 10648 10
Holywells53 10596 11668 9
Sprites50 13583 12642 11
Castle Hill50 12421 14333 16
St Margaret's46 14368 16452 13
Bixley33 16440 13436 14
Rushmere40 15400 15408 15

Priory Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202524
March 202528
February 202518
January 202529
December 202422
November 202434
October 202423
September 202424
August 202443
July 202440
June 202470
May 202426

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202515
February 202512
January 202511
December 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Priory Heath in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Priory Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Recreation Way (Map)
Total6
Public order5
Other theft1
2. Garland Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
3. Loganberry Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Hurricane Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Pashford Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bonny Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Dunwich Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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