The total recorded crimes in Priory, North Norfolk, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory crime rate of 0.04 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 Mar 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 cities.
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 cities.
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 March 2025 the Priory has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.96 ranking 29th 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 | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (North Norfolk) | Crimes | Rank (North Norfolk) | Crimes | Rank (North Norfolk) | |
| Cromer Town | 24 | 6 | 537 | 1 | 534 | 1 |
| Beeston Regis & The Runtons | 78 | 1 | 437 | 4 | 417 | 4 |
| North Walsham East | 24 | 7 | 439 | 3 | 470 | 2 |
| North Walsham West | 24 | 8 | 443 | 2 | 421 | 3 |
| Stalham | 43 | 2 | 342 | 5 | 406 | 5 |
| Lancaster South | 32 | 3 | 315 | 6 | 323 | 6 |
| Holt | 29 | 4 | 308 | 7 | 269 | 9 |
| Stody | 27 | 5 | 279 | 10 | 207 | 12 |
| Walsingham | 17 | 12 | 299 | 8 | 287 | 7 |
| Bacton | 11 | 17 | 286 | 9 | 283 | 8 |
| Lancaster North | 22 | 9 | 234 | 12 | 172 | 14 |
| Hoveton & Tunstead | 15 | 14 | 206 | 13 | 227 | 10 |
| Mundesley | 20 | 10 | 187 | 15 | 159 | 17 |
| Gresham | 18 | 11 | 261 | 11 | 213 | 11 |
| Sheringham South | 16 | 13 | 200 | 14 | 183 | 13 |
| Trunch | 9 | 19 | 153 | 17 | 166 | 15 |
| Coastal | 15 | 15 | 130 | 20 | 134 | 18 |
| Wells with Holkham | 12 | 16 | 160 | 16 | 160 | 16 |
| Suffield Park | 6 | 22 | 152 | 18 | 107 | 22 |
| Sheringham North | 11 | 18 | 149 | 19 | 128 | 19 |
| Briston | 5 | 23 | 108 | 22 | 119 | 20 |
| Erpingham | 7 | 20 | 67 | 29 | 52 | 29 |
| The Raynhams | 6 | 21 | 118 | 21 | 111 | 21 |
| Poppyland | 5 | 24 | 100 | 23 | 58 | 28 |
| Roughton | 5 | 25 | 87 | 27 | 96 | 24 |
| Hickling | 3 | 28 | 98 | 26 | 92 | 25 |
| Happisburgh | 5 | 26 | 98 | 25 | 83 | 26 |
| Worstead | 1 | 32 | 78 | 28 | 64 | 27 |
| St Benet's | 4 | 27 | 48 | 30 | 48 | 30 |
| Stibbard | 2 | 30 | 42 | 31 | 43 | 31 |
| North Walsham Market Cross | 2 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 25 | 32 |
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.
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Priory postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |