Felixstowe Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe’s crime profile in May 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 48.5% of total crimes. This mix contrasts with the UK average, where such offences account for 2.8 per 1,000 compared to Felixstowe’s 2.7 per 1,000, a 3% gap. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 is 31.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment relative to national trends. The prominence of violent crime may be linked to the area’s character as a coastal town with seasonal fluctuations in social activity, such as longer evenings and bank holidays in May, which could contribute to increased outdoor drinking and socialising. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also feature prominently, though both are significantly below UK averages, suggesting effective local community management. Meanwhile, property crimes like vehicle theft and burglary remain low, with vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000, a 78% gap. This divergence may reflect Felixstowe’s specific demographics, such as lower population density or fewer commercial hubs compared to larger urban centres. The crime mix thus illustrates a town where violent and social disorder offences are more prevalent than property crimes, a pattern consistent with smaller coastal communities where interpersonal interactions dominate over commercial activity.

May 2023 saw a sharp 200% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from one to three. This spike may partly explain the shift in crime mix, as theft-related offences grew more prominent. Conversely, burglary dropped by 66.7%, from three to one, a significant decline that contrasts with the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 48.5% of all crimes, but this rate was 3% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, decreasing by 60% to 17.2% of total crimes. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with property crimes and public order offences declining more steeply than violent crimes. The 78% gap between Felixstowe’s vehicle crime rate and the UK average further illustrates the area’s unique profile, where motor vehicle-related offences are underrepresented.

Felixstowe’s crime rate in May 2023 rose by 3.2% compared to April’s 5.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that situates the area within a broader demographic context. This figure, while low compared to UK averages, underscores the relatively safe environment in Felixstowe. The population context further illustrates that even with a modest increase in crime, the overall risk per individual remains minimal. Residents may find the daily crime count particularly useful for understanding local patterns, though this is a localised metric and not directly comparable to national figures.