Total Crime Rate
154.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chaser Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Priory Heath , and the 62nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chaser Close (IP3 9UB) in the last 12 months was 154.2 per 1,000 residents and was 78.0% higher than the Priory Heath average (86.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 47.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chaser Close (IP3 9UB), the main crime hotspot is near Halton Crescent. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Priory Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Witney Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Emperor Circle | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lackford Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lackford Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lysander Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halton Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Witney Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cody Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Halton Crescent | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halton Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
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