Crime in Long Melford, Babergh
Comprehensive safety analysis for Long Melford, localized within Babergh.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Aveley Lane Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Daniels Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Chadburn Road Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Woollards Gardens Map | Other theft: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Blunden Close Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near The Spinney Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Olivers Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Increase call for service for road safety within Long Melford.
Issued: 1 Jun 2026
Status Update
Road safety promoted through partnership working with relevant agencies. Targeted speed enforcement and educational activity conducted using speed detection equipment, with appropriate traffic offence reports issued where offences were identified.
3) Liaison with NHW
Actioned: 11 Jun 2026
Partnership working within the licencing community with a focus on vulnerability and staying safe within night time economy.
Issued: 1 Jun 2026
Status Update
1) Engagement with licenced premises at key times and days.
2) Promotion of initiatives such as Ask for Angela
3) Liaison with Suffolk Police Licencing team and local authority
4) Police visibility patrols.
Actioned: 1 Jun 2026
Numerous reports of ASB at Village hall with criminal damage and youths riding 125cc bikes in and around area which is having a detrimental effect on community.
Issued: 1 Jun 2026
Status Update
High‑visibility patrols conducted within the identified area at key times. Officer presence used to deter criminality, provide reassurance, and engage with the public. Activity recorded and intelligence updated as required.
Targeted stop searches and proactive traffic enforcement carried out in line with identified priorities. Vehicles and individuals dealt with appropriately, offences addressed, and relevant intelligence submitted. Continued enforcement to be maintained as required.
Actioned: 11 Jun 2026
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