Felixstowe Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crimes dominated Felixstowe's crime profile in July 2024, accounting for 38% of all reported incidents and marking the most prevalent category. With a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, the area demonstrated a 36.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile than national benchmarks. This discrepancy may be attributed to the town's coastal location, which typically sees lower levels of property crime and higher community cohesion compared to more densely populated urban centres. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and public order offences collectively accounted for over 66% of all incidents, underscoring the influence of social interactions and public spaces in shaping local crime patterns. Seasonal factors in July—such as the peak of summer tourism, school holidays, and the proliferation of festivals—likely contributed to the elevated proportion of violent and public order crimes, as increased foot traffic and social gatherings may heighten opportunities for such incidents. However, the absence of major spikes in property-related crimes like burglary or vehicle crime suggests that the area's infrastructure and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating risks associated with these categories. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, remains subject to seasonal fluctuations, with the summer months amplifying certain types of crime while suppressing others through changes in population density and activity patterns.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' experiencing a 200% increase from one to three incidents, and both robbery and bicycle theft doubling from zero to one each. These spikes, while small in absolute terms, may reflect transient factors such as the influx of summer visitors or temporary disruptions in local routines. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 57.9% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to the closure of schools and reduced vandalism during school holidays. The violent crime category remained 30% below the UK average, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also showed a significant gap, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 versus the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. These disparities suggest that local community dynamics and policing efforts may be contributing to a safer environment in Felixstowe compared to the national trend.

Felixstowe's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.9% decrease from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000. This slight downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns, as summer holidays and festivals may temporarily reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a built-up coastal town. When considering the population-scaled perspective, one crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests a relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average, though local factors such as tourism and seasonal events could influence these numbers. The consistency of this rate despite fluctuations in specific crime categories highlights the stability of Felixstowe's overall crime profile during peak summer months.