Felixstowe Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 24,417 residents, 133 crimes were reported in Felixstowe during January 2024, translating to a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 people. This figure sits 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking dominance of violent offences—59 incidents (44.4% of the total)—which includes violence and sexual offences at 2.4 per 1,000, 8% below the UK average. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the UK-wide trend where property crimes typically outnumber violent offences. Property-related incidents, though lower in volume (46 total), still accounted for 34.6% of all recorded crimes. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, post-holiday retail lulls, and reduced outdoor activity—likely contributes to the lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime typically associated with busier periods. Anti-social behaviour incidents (15 cases) were 39% below the UK average, suggesting a community profile where public order issues are less prevalent than in many urban centres. These patterns align with Felixstowe’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential areas and limited nightlife, where violent crime may be more concentrated in specific pockets rather than widespread. The data also highlights a 23% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, a figure that could reflect local factors such as the presence of industrial or commercial properties vulnerable to such offences.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person rising by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), marking a stark contrast to the previous month. This increase, though small in absolute terms, underscores the potential for targeted offences in areas with transient populations. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 16.7% (from 6 to 7), possibly linked to the post-holiday period and seasonal fluctuations in community activity. In contrast, shoplifting decreased by 26.7% (from 15 to 11 incidents), aligning with the typical January trend of reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. The UK comparison data reveals a complex picture: while violent crimes remain 8% below the national average, criminal damage and arson are 23% higher, a divergence that may reflect local infrastructure or land use. Anti-social behaviour, at 39% below the UK average, suggests a community with lower levels of disorderly conduct, influenced by the town’s coastal character and smaller population density. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 44.4% share of violent crimes, which, while not uncommon in areas with limited nightlife, highlights the need for targeted community engagement to address root causes. These findings illustrate how local factors—seasonality, geography, and population dynamics—interact to shape crime trends distinct from national averages.

The crime rate in Felixstowe for January 2024 (5.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 4.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Translating this into daily context, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while modest, underscores the tangible impact of crime on local residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 184 residents, a ratio that, while lower than the UK average, still means that a resident has a 1-in-184 chance of being directly affected by crime in a given month. This statistic is particularly noteworthy in a built-up area like Felixstowe, where the population density could theoretically increase the likelihood of crime, yet the data shows the opposite. The comparison also reveals that the 25.7% gap from the UK average is consistent with the town’s geographical and demographic profile—its coastal setting, limited industrial activity, and relatively stable community structures likely contribute to this divergence. Residents may find comfort in the 39% UK-wide shortfall in anti-social behaviour, which suggests that local initiatives or community cohesion may be effective in mitigating such incidents. However, the 23% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that warrants further attention from local authorities.