Felixstowe Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe's built-up area in November 2024 maintained a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure underscores the area's consistently lower crime levels compared to the national context, though the month's data reveals a nuanced picture of crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.7% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the start of Black Friday shopping—likely influenced the distribution of crimes, with opportunities for theft and vehicle-related incidents increasing. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed as the second and third most common crimes, both remaining well below UK averages. The overall rate of violent crime, while lower than the national average, remains a key concern for residents, particularly as the month's darker conditions may exacerbate risks in public spaces. The area's relatively low crime levels compared to the UK suggest a combination of local policing efforts, community characteristics, and the built environment's influence, though the seasonal factors highlight the need for continued awareness and targeted prevention strategies.

November 2024 saw a notable 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 25%, with five incidents recorded compared to four in October. These increases align with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, which may create opportunities for opportunistic crimes. In contrast, public order offences fell sharply by 66.7%, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 60%, suggesting a reduction in anti-social behaviour during the month. The crime mix remained skewed towards violent offences, which accounted for 47.7% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category. This imbalance highlights the need for continued focus on addressing violent crime in the area, even as other categories show improvement.

Felixstowe's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 33.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.6. This decline suggests a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels, though the monthly exposure figure of one crime per 228 residents highlights the persistent risk for residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Felixstowe's overall crime rate remains 42.1% below the national figure, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the broader UK context. However, this relative safety does not eliminate the need for vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like extended darkness and holiday shopping periods can influence local crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is low, the density of incidents in specific areas may warrant targeted awareness efforts.