WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Priory Heath, Ipswich

Comprehensive safety analysis for Priory Heath, localized within Ipswich.

Total Crimes

71
trending_down -28.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

66.02per 1k
trending_up +1.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,653

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences27
Shoplifting9
Public Order7
Other Theft5
Other Crime5
Anti-social Behaviour4
Vehicle Crime4
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Drug Offences3
Weapons Possession2
Burglary2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 8
8
On or near Gibson Close Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Public order: 1
3
On or near Cody Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Nacton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Freston Road Map
Other crime: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Elderberry Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Huckleberry Crescent Map
Vehicle crime: 2
2
On or near Murray Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Recreation Way Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1
On or near Serpentine Road Map
Other crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Ipswich district.

Local Rank

#6safest in Ipswich

City Average

91.43per 1k

Local Policing

Kesgrave and Bixley

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The identification, disruption and removal of County Lines and local drug dealing.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

An increase in visible policing within the area and hotspot areas, including dedicated and targeted patrols both on foot and in police vehicles. Addresses identified as being cuckooed or at risk of being exploited have been regularly visited by police to ensure the welfare of the occupant. This information has been shared with either the council or housing provider to assist with safeguarding measures.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Tackling ASB and vehicle ASB at Ipswich Marina and Old Felixstowe.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Officers continue to focus patrols both on foot and in police vehicles, in the area of Ipswich Marina to tackle both general and vehicle ASB.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Targeting persistent and prolific shoplifters and retail crime across the area.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Tackling retail crime across the area and proactively dealing with persistent offenders by arresting, prosecuting and the use of disruptive orders such as CPN and CBO, where appropriate. Work is being undertaken with frequently targeted shops around crime prevention methods.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN26

Community Pop Up

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Come along and meet your local community officer, PC 268 Milne, who will be on hand to give advice on Police related issues, crime, ASB or careers.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Café 66 - Scout Hall (1st Kesgrave Scout Group) Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave

JUL20

Police Engagement Surgery

other

Come along and meet your local community officer, PC 268 Milne, who will be on hand to give advice on Police related issues, crime, ASB or careers.

schedule

5:00 PM — 6:30 PM

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Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave

JUL21

Community Pop Up

other

Come along and meet your local community officer, PC 268 Milne, who will be on hand to give advice on Police related issues, crime, ASB or careers.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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St Elizabeth's Hospice café 1 Heath Road Ipswich

AUG17

Police Engagement Surgery

other

Come along and meet your local community officer, PC 268 Milne, who will be on hand to give advice on Police related issues, crime, ASB or careers.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave

AUG27

Community Pop Up

other

Come along and meet your local community officer, PC 268 Milne, who will be on hand to give advice on Police related issues, crime, ASB or careers.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Café 66 - Scout Hall (1st Kesgrave Scout Group) Twelve Acre Approach Kesgrave

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