The total recorded crimes in Priory, North Norfolk, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory crime rate of 0.16 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, encompassing approximately 74,330 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Priory, we need to analyze Priory crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to North Norfolk:
In 2024, Priory demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Norfolk average, with 99 crimes compared to 203.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Priory recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, Priory had fewer crimes than the North Norfolk average, with 96 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Priory recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the North Norfolk.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North Norfolk, Priory has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Priory has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 19th out of 31 in the North Norfolk, UK
In 2024, the total Priory crimes were 99. The crime rate of Priory in 2024 was 12.57 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
In 2023, the total crimes in Priory were around 96 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.50 (year) or 0.46 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the North Norfolk.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Priory) | Crimes | Rank (Priory) | Crimes | Rank (Priory) | |
| Cromer Town | 44 | 3 | 537 | 1 | 534 | 1 |
| Bacton | 51 | 1 | 286 | 9 | 283 | 8 |
| North Walsham East | 40 | 4 | 439 | 3 | 470 | 2 |
| North Walsham West | 36 | 5 | 443 | 2 | 421 | 3 |
| Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 46 | 2 | 437 | 4 | 417 | 4 |
| Stalham | 33 | 7 | 342 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| Lancaster South | 34 | 6 | 315 | 6 | 323 | 6 |
| Walsingham | 27 | 8 | 299 | 8 | 287 | 7 |
| Holt | 16 | 14 | 308 | 7 | 269 | 9 |
| Trunch | 24 | 9 | 153 | 17 | 166 | 15 |
| Hoveton & Tunstead | 17 | 13 | 206 | 13 | 227 | 10 |
| Stody | 6 | 25 | 279 | 10 | 207 | 12 |
| Sheringham South | 22 | 10 | 200 | 14 | 183 | 13 |
| Gresham | 12 | 18 | 261 | 11 | 213 | 11 |
| Lancaster North | 20 | 11 | 234 | 12 | 172 | 14 |
| Mundesley | 19 | 12 | 187 | 15 | 159 | 17 |
| Coastal | 15 | 15 | 130 | 20 | 134 | 18 |
| Wells with Holkham | 15 | 16 | 160 | 16 | 160 | 16 |
| Sheringham North | 14 | 17 | 149 | 19 | 128 | 19 |
| Suffield Park | 9 | 21 | 152 | 18 | 107 | 22 |
| Briston | 4 | 29 | 108 | 22 | 119 | 20 |
| Poppyland | 10 | 20 | 100 | 23 | 58 | 28 |
| The Raynhams | 6 | 24 | 118 | 21 | 111 | 21 |
| Hickling | 9 | 22 | 98 | 26 | 92 | 25 |
| Roughton | 8 | 23 | 87 | 27 | 96 | 24 |
| Happisburgh | 5 | 26 | 98 | 25 | 83 | 26 |
| Worstead | 4 | 27 | 78 | 28 | 64 | 27 |
| St Benet's | 4 | 28 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 30 |
| Erpingham | 3 | 30 | 67 | 29 | 52 | 29 |
| Stibbard | 3 | 31 | 42 | 31 | 43 | 31 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | 1 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 32 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In April 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.
In January 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 9 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Priory postcode area is presented below.