Felixstowe Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe's February 2024 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 28.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1, continuing a trend of relative safety in this East Suffolk built-up area. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.2% of all crimes reported, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000—12% below the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes often lead. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, may contribute to the concentration of violent incidents in enclosed spaces such as homes or public buildings. However, the absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes like burglary or vehicle crime aligns with the area's characteristics as a coastal town with limited high-density commercial zones. The overall crime picture suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts may be more visible than economic crimes, though the low levels of vehicle crime—32% below the UK average—indicate effective policing of transport infrastructure. This profile is consistent with Felixstowe's role as a commuter town with a mix of residential and industrial areas, where community cohesion may play a role in mitigating certain types of criminal activity.

The most striking change in February 2024 was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, with three incidents reported compared to zero in January. This category now exceeds the UK average by 43%, highlighting a concerning shift in local crime dynamics. Concurrently, vehicle crime and robbery both saw 100% increases, rising from zero to eight and two incidents respectively. These jumps contrast sharply with the 72.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 11 to three cases—placing Felixstowe 81% below the UK average for that category. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted significantly, with violent offences accounting for 43.2% of all reported crimes. This proportion is higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.5 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 20%, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The most surprising finding is the sudden emergence of weapons-related crimes, which had been absent in the previous month but now constitute a category requiring closer attention.

Felixstowe's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% decrease from 5.5 per 1,000 in January. This marks the second consecutive month of decline, though the pace of reduction has slowed compared to previous periods. Daily crime figures for the month averaged 4 incidents per day, a rate that aligns with the area's historically low levels of persistent crime. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area of East Suffolk. While the population density of Felixstowe may contribute to more frequent interactions between residents and potential offenders, the overall pattern suggests a stable environment with limited spikes in criminal activity. This monthly exposure figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime within the community, offering reassurance that the area remains safer than the UK average.