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Crime in Long Melford

Long Melford had 58 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 25 Babergh areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% above the middle Babergh area. Crime was up 76% on the three months before.

CO10, Babergh · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Long Melford

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55.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 25Babergh rank1st is the highest rate
+76%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 6 Apr 14 May 13 Jun 22 Jul 23 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Long Melford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2238%
public order814%
criminal damage712%
theft610%
anti-social behaviour59%
burglary35%
other crime23%
drugs23%

Long Melford against Babergh

TypeLong Melford per 1,000Middle Babergh areaChange
Violence2116▲ 16%
Burglary2.90.5–
Vehicle crime11.7–
Anti-social behaviour4.83.9–
Theft and robbery6.73.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sudbury91.50%
Great Cornard57.8▼ 6%
Long Melford55.5▲ 76%
Cavendish32.8–
Glemsford26.6▲ 23%
Great Waldingfield21.3▼ 17%
See every Babergh area ranked on the crime in Babergh page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Long Melford a safe area?

Long Melford had about 55.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 25 Babergh areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Long Melford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (22), followed by public order (8) and criminal damage (7).