Felixstowe Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Felixstowe, 4.5 crimes were reported in December 2024 — a rate 36.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 222 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.9% of all incidents (45 cases), followed by shoplifting (17.3%) and other theft (11.8%). These patterns align with December's seasonal dynamics, where dark evenings, holiday shopping and empty homes during the festive period may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents and property crime. While shoplifting remained a persistent issue, the overall crime rate for Felixstowe was significantly lower than the UK average, particularly in categories like burglary (35% below national levels) and anti-social behaviour (68% below). The balance between property and violent crime was relatively even, with both categories accounting for 45% of total incidents each, contrasting with the UK's typically higher property crime dominance. This suggests a unique local profile where community policing efforts and the area's character — likely a coastal town with mixed residential and retail areas — may play a role in shaping these patterns. The data also highlights that while shoplifting rates were 40% above the UK average, this category represented only 17.3% of all crimes in Felixstowe, indicating that other factors may be more influential in driving overall crime rates.

December saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 3 to 9 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump. This surge aligns with the season's typical challenges, where festive gatherings and dark evenings may amplify disorder. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 60% (5 to 2 incidents), a change that could reflect reduced car usage during the Christmas holidays or increased security measures around parked vehicles. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 57.1% (14 to 6 cases), due to holiday-related community activities or temporary shifts in resident behaviour. Shoplifting rates in Felixstowe were 40% above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.6 per 1,000), despite representing only 17.3% of total crimes. This suggests that local retail environments — including high-footfall areas near the port or town centre — may be particularly vulnerable to this type of crime. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage rates were both significantly below UK averages, with burglary at 35% lower and criminal damage at 43% lower than national levels. These disparities highlight how local factors, such as community engagement or property design, may create distinct crime profiles compared to other parts of the country.

Felixstowe's December 2024 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.0% increase from the previous month's 4.4 per 1,000 — a small but notable shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime rhythm. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 222 residents — a rate that, while non-zero, remains significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric helps residents contextualise risk in practical terms, such as understanding that a typical household is unlikely to experience a crime directly. The population context also reveals that with 24,417 residents, the 110 total crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community, suggesting that local policing efforts and community cohesion may be effective in mitigating crime. Comparing this to the previous month, the 3.0% rise is modest, but the specific category shifts — such as the 200% increase in public order offences — indicate that certain local dynamics, like seasonal events or temporary changes in public space usage, may have influenced the crime profile. These figures, when combined with the population-scaled perspective, offer a balanced view of how crime impacts daily life in Felixstowe relative to both the UK as a whole and the immediate past.