Crime Rate in Melton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton

The total recorded crimes in Melton, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton crime rate of 10.71 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 Melton, encompassing approximately 2,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Melton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woods Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Old Forge Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Parklands with total crimes: 2

How safe is Melton?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Melton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 169 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Melton recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Melton had fewer crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 190 crimes compared to 582. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Melton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 28 other areas in the East Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Melton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Melton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Melton has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 10.71 ranking 20th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Melton crimes were 169. The crime rate of Melton in 2024 was 72.40 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melton were around 190 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.39 (year) or 6.78 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton)CrimesRank (Melton)CrimesRank (Melton)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield108 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham70 4933 31,019 3
Martlesham & Purdis Farm70 3786 6781 7
Gunton & St Margarets50 10772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe53 7864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe50 9755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford68 5847 5789 6
Woodbridge55 6552 11390 14
Oulton Broad50 8750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston40 12607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton41 11531 12538 11
Kesgrave30 16394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything37 14406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages37 13451 13383 15
Kessingland33 15402 15369 17
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Saxmundham24 21379 17354 18
Carlton Colville29 17330 18344 19
Carlford & Fynn Valley29 18195 23211 21
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton18 22207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford9 28223 20147 26
Deben14 24199 22208 22
Lothingland16 23191 24160 24
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Melton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20245

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Melton in May 2025

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

1. Woods Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Old Forge Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parklands (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Deben Meadows (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lloyd Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Goldsmiths (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thomas Churchyard Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. South Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. A1152 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Old School Mews (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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