Suffolk justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Suffolk?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Suffolk Constabulary at www.suffolk.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Suffolk?

Ipswich Crown Court is the nearest, about 18.8 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Suffolk?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Suffolk?

Hollesley Bay is the nearest prison (about 35.8 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Suffolk. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in South East, England & Wales Population: 786k+

Nearest Police Force

Suffolk Constabulary

Primary Force

Suffolk Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing Suffolk in East Anglia, England.

Website:www.suffolk.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Ipswich Crown Court

18.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Norwich Crown Court

54.1 miles away

Crown Court

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Cambridge Crown Court

57.5 miles away

Crown Court

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Chelmsford Crown Court

61.3 miles away

Crown Court

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King's Lynn Crown Court

74 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Ipswich Police Station Museum Street, Ipswich, IP1 1HT

19 mi

Bury St Edmunds Police Station Raingate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2AP

19 mi

Stowmarket Police Station Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1NJ

1.3 mi

Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre River Lane, Suffolk IP33 2RT

17.8 mi

Nearest Prison

Hollesley Bay

35.8 miles away

HMP/YOI Hollesley Bay, Rectory Road, Hollesley, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3JW

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Suffolk

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Gavin Cowe Solicitor

Solicitor

Criminal Defence

Stowmarket

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Kerseys Solicitors LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Stowmarket

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GUDGEONS PRENTICE

Solicitor

FamilyNon-Litigation - OtherProperty - Commercial+5

STOWMARKET

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Breydons Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Stowmarket

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Reeves & Co Solicitors

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Stowmarket

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Oslers Solicitors

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Stowmarket

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THE LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD HEMMINGS

Solicitor

Employment

IPSWICH

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T.E.W. SOLICITORS LIMITED

Solicitor

Criminal DefenceLitigation - Other

Ipswich

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About Suffolk

Suffolk is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area3,800 sq km
Population786,231
Police ForceSuffolk Constabulary
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Suffolk?

Where is the nearest court in Suffolk?

How can I get legal aid in Suffolk?

How do I visit someone in prison near Suffolk?