Crime Rate in Melton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton

The total recorded crimes in Melton, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton crime rate of 6.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Melton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woods Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Friars Court with total crimes: 2
  • Deben Meadows 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Melton has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 6.00 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Kesgrave41 11394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages30 17451 13383 15
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford17 21223 20147 26
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Wickham Market3 2996 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Melton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 5 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
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Woods Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Friars Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Deben Meadows (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parklands (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Crownfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. St Andrew'S Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Riverview (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Melton Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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