Felixstowe Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe's August 2024 crime profile reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 57 incidents compared to 34 property-related offences. This 43.5% share of violent crimes, including 57 instances of violence and sexual offences, places the area 14% below the UK average for this category. The overall rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 34.1% below the national average of 8.2, reflects a combination of geographic and seasonal factors. As a coastal town in East Suffolk, Felixstowe's summer months typically see increased tourism, which may contribute to both higher foot traffic and the 160% surge in shoplifting incidents. However, the area's lower anti-social behaviour rate (51% below UK average) and reduced vehicle crime (100% below national levels) suggest a unique mix of community characteristics and policing priorities. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes, despite the latter's sharp increase, raises questions about local dynamics—perhaps linked to the town's proximity to major transport routes or the seasonal influx of visitors. This contrast with the UK average, where property crimes typically outpace violent ones, underscores the need for targeted analysis of Felixstowe's specific circumstances. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely amplifies certain risks while mitigating others, such as the 80% drop in vehicle crime tied to reduced commuter activity during school holidays.

August 2024 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 160% to 13 incidents, the highest monthly total since records began. This spike may partly explain the dominance of property crimes, though violent crimes still outnumbered them by nearly two to one. Theft from the person and robbery both doubled compared to July, raising questions about increased vulnerability in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime fell 80% to one incident, a stark contrast to the 5 reported in July, likely reflecting reduced car-related activity during August's peak holiday season. Violent crimes in Felixstowe were 14% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's lower anti-social behaviour rates, which were 51% below the national figure. These variations highlight the combination of local demographics and seasonal factors in shaping crime trends.

Felixstowe's crime rate in August 2024 remained stable at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 1.7% increase from July's 5.3 rate, reflecting minimal month-on-month fluctuation. Daily crime activity averaged 4 reported incidents per day, a figure consistent with the area's low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 186 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relatively safe profile compared to the UK average. With a population of 24,417, the 131 total crimes recorded in August equate to a manageable level of risk for residents, though the balance between property and violent crime remains a key analytical focus. This stability contrasts with broader UK trends, where the national rate sits at 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting Felixstowe's distinct position within East Suffolk's crime profile.