Crime Rate in Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory

The total recorded crimes in Priory, North Norfolk, UK in April 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thursford Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Priory?

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.

Priory Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Priory has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.04 ranking 30th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)
Cromer Town27 4537 1534 1
Beeston Regis & The Runtons47 1437 4417 4
North Walsham East26 6439 3470 2
North Walsham West20 9443 2421 3
Lancaster South31 2315 6323 6
Stody27 3279 10207 12
Stalham20 10342 5406 5
Walsingham27 5299 8287 7
Holt16 12308 7269 9
Bacton24 7286 9283 8
Lancaster North22 8234 12172 14
Hoveton & Tunstead15 13206 13227 10
Gresham6 24261 11213 11
Mundesley18 11187 15159 17
Sheringham South9 19200 14183 13
St Benet's12 1448 3048 30
Trunch10 18153 17166 15
Sheringham North12 15149 19128 19
Wells with Holkham3 29160 16160 16
Coastal11 16130 20134 18
Briston11 17108 22119 20
Suffield Park8 21152 18107 22
The Raynhams9 20118 21111 21
Worstead7 2278 2864 27
Poppyland7 23100 2358 28
Roughton4 2887 2796 24
Hickling4 2798 2692 25
Happisburgh5 2598 2583 26
Erpingham4 2667 2952 29
Stibbard1 3142 3143 31
North Walsham Market CrossNA NA27 3225 32

Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20243
October 20243

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.

MonthCount
October 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20246

High Crime Locations Priory in April 2025

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

1. Thursford Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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