Total Crime Rate
48.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Melton Road area has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wickham Market , and the 313th highest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Melton Road (IP12 1NH) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 24.4% higher than the Wickham Market average (38.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Melton Road (IP12 1NH), the main crime hotspot is near Deben Meadows. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wickham Market| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Quay Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Deben Meadows | Under investigation |
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