Crime Rates at Charles Melrose Close, Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 7BA

Charles Melrose Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Mildenhall Great Heath , and the 104th lowest crime rate of 587 local areas in West Suffolk .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Charles Melrose Close (IP28 7BA) in the last 12 months was 14.2 per 1,000 residents and was 82.9% lower than the Mildenhall Great Heath average (83.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Charles Melrose Close (IP28 7BA), the main crime hotspot is near Bridewell Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.