Felixstowe Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7. This marked contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends, though seasonal factors likely play a role. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.8%) and anti-social behaviour (12.8%). The dominance of violent crime may reflect the area's social dynamics during the transition from summer to autumn, when university freshers arrive and local events draw crowds. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 49% below the UK average, possibly due to community policing efforts or the built-up area's compact nature, which may limit opportunities for disorder. Shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) also remained below UK averages, though their shares of total crimes suggest targeted retail areas or specific hotspots. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school activities and the start of university terms—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased foot traffic in certain zones. However, the overall rate remains lower than the UK norm, indicating a combination of effective local policing and the area's unique characteristics as a coastal town with a smaller, more tightly knit population.

September saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft and vehicle crime, with both rising from zero to three and one to two incidents respectively. This spike could be attributed to increased cycling during the autumn months or changes in vehicle usage patterns. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 80% (from five to one), and possession of weapons dropped by 66.7% (from three to one), potentially reflecting targeted enforcement actions or seasonal shifts in illicit activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (38.5% of total crimes), but their rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of severe violence in Felixstowe compared to other areas. Anti-social behaviour (12.8% of total crimes) was 49% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), indicating that community-focused policing or the area's smaller scale may mitigate such incidents. Residents might find the 100% reduction in robbery (from two to one) noteworthy. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal rhythms and the built-up area's specific context.

Felixstowe's September crime rate (4.8 per 1,000) marked a 10.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4, reflecting a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally lower given the population of 24,417. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for daily figures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Felixstowe's crime rate is 37.7% below the national average, a disparity that could be explained by the area's coastal location, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes, or by the effectiveness of local policing strategies. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its smaller size, may also contribute to a more manageable crime environment compared to larger urban centres. These factors, along with the seasonal context of September, highlight how geographic and demographic characteristics can shape crime profiles in ways that diverge from national trends.