Crime Rate in Long Melford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Melford

The total recorded crimes in Long Melford, Babergh, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Long Melford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smaley Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Lambert Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Tots Gardens 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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Melford)CrimesRank (Long Melford)CrimesRank (Long Melford)
Sudbury North West64 1688 1675 1
Great Cornard46 2545 3645 2
Sudbury South East33 4557 2565 3
Hadleigh South35 3398 4358 4
Sproughton & Pinewood21 8397 5354 5
Brett Vale23 5212 8152 11
North West Cosford17 9201 9289 6
Lavenham22 6193 11146 12
Box Vale15 10264 7201 10
Chadacre9 15195 10210 8
Copdock & Washbrook12 12172 12204 9
Stour12 11105 18140 13
Bures St Mary & Nayland8 16155 13112 17
Sudbury North East11 13115 15132 14
Sudbury South West4 22130 14103 19
Orwell10 1489 20131 15
East Bergholt4 21106 17116 16
Capel St Mary2 23114 16111 18
Brantham7 1759 2271 20
Hadleigh North7 18102 1956 21
Ganges5 1939 2433 24
South East Cosford4 2065 2143 23
Assington2 2447 2348 22

Long Melford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202513
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Long Melford in July 2025

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

1. Smaley Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Lambert Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Tots Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Church Walk (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Aveley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bridge Street Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Waldingfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Daniels Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Babergh Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tamage Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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