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Crime in Priory Heath

Priory Heath had 279 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 19 Ipswich areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% above the middle Ipswich area. Crime was up 15% on the three months before.

IP3, Ipswich · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Priory Heath

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121.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 19Ipswich rank1st is the highest rate
+15%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common99 in 3 months

Month by month

91 Mar 68 Apr 83 May 94 Jun 97 Jul 88 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Priory Heath. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9935%
shoplifting6022%
criminal damage238%
vehicle crime218%
anti-social behaviour186%
theft176%
public order135%
burglary73%

Priory Heath against Ipswich

TypePriory Heath per 1,000Middle Ipswich areaChange
Violence43.340.2▲ 2%
Burglary3.12.1▼ 36%
Vehicle crime9.23.9▲ 40%
Anti-social behaviour7.96.2▲ 38%
Theft and robbery108.7▲ 28%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Priory Heath121.9▲ 15%
Ravenswood103.7▲ 8%
Gainsborough102.2▲ 5%
California87.5▼ 23%
Greenwich81.2▲ 1%
Racecourse79.6▼ 3%
Broke Hall47.4▼ 12%
See every Ipswich area ranked on the crime in Ipswich page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Priory Heath a safe area?

Priory Heath had about 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 19 Ipswich areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Priory Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (99), followed by shoplifting (60) and criminal damage (23).