Crime Rate in Long Melford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Melford

The total recorded crimes in Long Melford, Babergh, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Melford crime rate of 20.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Long Melford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lambert Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Tamage Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Babergh.

    • 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 areas in the Babergh.

  • 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 May 2025 the Long Melford has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 20.35 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Melford)CrimesRank (Long Melford)CrimesRank (Long Melford)
Sudbury North West37 2688 1675 1
North West Cosford38 1201 9289 6
Great Cornard34 3545 3645 2
Sudbury South East30 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South20 8398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 6397 5354 5
Box Vale21 5264 7201 10
Chadacre20 9195 10210 8
Brett Vale16 11212 8152 11
Copdock & Washbrook16 10172 12204 9
Lavenham14 13193 11146 12
Sudbury North East14 12115 15132 14
Stour7 18105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland12 14155 13112 17
Sudbury South West5 22130 14103 19
Orwell3 2389 20131 15
Hadleigh North11 15102 1956 21
East Bergholt8 17106 17116 16
Capel St Mary6 20114 16111 18
Brantham8 1659 2271 20
South East Cosford6 1965 2143 23
Ganges5 2139 2433 24
Assington3 2447 2348 22

Long Melford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Lambert Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
3. Tamage Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westgate Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Shop Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Canon Pugh Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Lakforth (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Clopton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Water Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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