Crime Rate in Long Melford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Melford

The total recorded crimes in Long Melford, Babergh, UK in March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Melford crime rate of 15.51 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 Long Melford, encompassing approximately 1,031 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Long Melford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Borley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lambert Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Long Melford?

To understand the safety of Long Melford, we need to analyze Long Melford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Babergh:

    • In 2024, Long Melford reported a higher crime volume than the Babergh average, with 308 crimes compared to 219. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Long Melford witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Long Melford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Babergh average, with 270 crimes compared to 215. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Long Melford witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Babergh, Long Melford has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Long Melford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Long Melford has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 15.51 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Babergh, UK

In 2024, the total Long Melford crimes were 308. The crime rate of Long Melford in 2024 was 298.54 (year) or 24.88 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Babergh.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Melford were around 270 crimes with yearly crime rate of 261.70 (year) or 21.81 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Babergh.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)CrimesRank (Babergh)
Sudbury North West69 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard55 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East45 3557 2565 3
Hadleigh South28 5398 4358 4
North West Cosford35 4201 9289 6
Sproughton & Pinewood26 7397 5354 5
Brett Vale26 6212 8152 11
Box Vale18 9264 7201 10
Chadacre16 10195 10210 8
Sudbury North East22 8115 15132 14
Copdock & Washbrook11 14172 12204 9
Lavenham10 15193 11146 12
Stour16 12105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland7 19155 13112 17
Capel St Mary15 13114 16111 18
Sudbury South West8 16130 14103 19
Orwell5 2289 20131 15
East Bergholt7 20106 17116 16
South East Cosford8 1765 2143 23
Brantham7 1859 2271 20
Hadleigh North6 21102 1956 21
Assington2 2347 2348 22
Ganges1 2439 2433 24

Long Melford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
April 20245

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 202412
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Long Melford in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Borley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Lambert Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sampson Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Braithwaite Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Cranbrook Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Theobalds Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. St Catherine'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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