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Crime in Melton

Melton had 41 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 48.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 34 East Suffolk areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% above the middle East Suffolk area. Crime was up 105% on the three months before.

IP12, East Suffolk · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Melton

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48.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 34East Suffolk rank1st is the highest rate
+105%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 2 Apr 11 May 18 Jun 14 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Melton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1844%
anti-social behaviour717%
criminal damage615%
theft37%
public order37%
burglary25%
drugs12%
other crime12%

Melton against East Suffolk

TypeMelton per 1,000Middle East Suffolk areaChange
Violence21.319.1▲ 64%
Burglary2.40.9–
Vehicle crime00.8–
Anti-social behaviour8.35.7–
Theft and robbery3.64.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodbridge56.5▲ 50%
Wickham Market55.6▲ 63%
Melton48.5▲ 105%
Grundisburgh28.3–
See every East Suffolk area ranked on the crime in East Suffolk page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Melton a safe area?

Melton had about 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 34 East Suffolk areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Melton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (18), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and criminal damage (6).