Crime in Melton, East Suffolk: statistics, rates and trends
196 crimes were recorded in Melton, East Suffolk in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Melton, East Suffolk at a glance
- Crime trends in Melton, East Suffolk
- Types of crime in Melton, East Suffolk
- Melton, East Suffolk compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Melton, East Suffolk
- What happened after crimes were reported in Melton, East Suffolk
- Demographics of Melton, East Suffolk
- Questions about crime in Melton, East Suffolk
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (97), other theft (19) and criminal damage and arson (18) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Melton, East Suffolk | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 196 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.2 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,565 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Melton, East Suffolk peaked in the year to August 2022 (227 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (168). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 196 | 35.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 204 | 36.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 168 | 30.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 194 | 34.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 227 | 40.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 209 | 37.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 226 | 40.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 189 | 34.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 196 | 35.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 17.4 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Melton, East Suffolk; the highest is Martlesham & Purdis Farm (99.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Rushmere St Andrew (12.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melton, East Suffolk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge | 369 | 46.5 | +32% |
| Carlford & Fynn Valley | 228 | 26.8 | -24% |
| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 677 | 99.4 | +182% |
| Kesgrave | 336 | 23.4 | -34% |
| Rendlesham & Orford | 177 | 32.5 | -8% |
| Deben | 220 | 36.6 | +4% |
| Rushmere St Andrew | 61 | 12.9 | -63% |
| Framlingham | 265 | 26.4 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Melton, East Suffolk over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “St Andrew'S Close” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St Andrew'S Close | 15 |
| On or near Lloyd Road | 14 |
| On or near Cale Road | 12 |
| On or near Parklands | 9 |
| On or near Woods Lane | 9 |
| On or near Churchman Close | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Adams Close | 6 |
| On or near Hall Farm Road | 6 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 6 |
Of the 181 crimes in Melton, East Suffolk with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 21.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 7.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Melton, East Suffolk has an estimated population of 5,565 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Melton, East Suffolk average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Melton, East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Melton, East Suffolk a safe place to live?
Melton, East Suffolk recorded 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,627th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Melton, East Suffolk?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (19).
Is crime in Melton, East Suffolk going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melton, East Suffolk was down 4% on the year before: 196 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 204 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Melton, East Suffolk?
About 5,565 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Melton, East Suffolk?
Melton, East Suffolk is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.