Felixstowe Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 48.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7. This built-up area within East Suffolk exhibits a distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44.9% of all recorded crimes, followed by public order (9.2%) and criminal damage and arson (8.2%). The seasonal shift into spring, coupled with longer evenings, may contribute to patterns observed in public order and violent crime, though these remain below UK averages for their respective categories. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 33% lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with Felixstowe’s status as a coastal town with a relatively low population density and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. Property crimes, while comprising 26 of the 98 total crimes, remain proportionally lower than the UK average for similar categories. The data suggests a combination of local factors, including the town’s commuter-oriented economy and limited retail density, which may temper opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the seasonal context of March — with clocks changing and evenings lengthening — could influence activity in public spaces, driving some increases in public order incidents. Overall, the crime picture illustrates a place where community-focused policing and geographic characteristics appear to intersect with broader national trends.

March 2024 saw marked fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 133.3% from three to seven incidents. This sharp increase may reflect seasonal retail activity or changes in local shopping patterns. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 50.0% to one incident from two in February, a decline that could align with broader trends in public safety initiatives or reduced opportunities for such crimes in a low-density area. Other crime and theft from the person both doubled compared to February, highlighting potential gaps in enforcement or unmet needs in the community. The area’s violent crime rate remains 33% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Felixstowe’s demographic profile as a town with fewer concentrated populations of young adults compared to larger cities. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 74% below the UK average, suggesting that local social cohesion or policing strategies may be effective in mitigating such incidents. Residents might find the 133.3% rise in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate a need for increased surveillance in retail zones or targeted community engagement with local businesses.

Felixstowe’s crime rate in March 2024 dropped 21.7% compared to February’s 5.1 per 1,000, marking a continuation of the downward trend observed in recent months. This decline places the town’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 249 residents — a figure that, while specific to Felixstowe, provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The 21.7% decrease from February may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the potential for reduced outdoor activity during March’s typically colder and shorter days. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting and other crime suggests that localized factors — such as changes in retail operations or community dynamics — may have offset broader seasonal trends. When compared to the UK average, Felixstowe’s performance across multiple categories, including violence (33% below), public order (26% below), and criminal damage (48% below), underscores the area’s distinct position within the national crime profile. These figures, when contextualized against the town’s population of 24,417, highlight a combination of geographic, economic, and policing factors that contribute to its relatively low crime profile.