Felixstowe Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe’s April 2025 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture. This built-up area within East Suffolk, likely characterised by a mix of coastal residential zones and commercial hubs, reported 113 crimes over the month, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 48.7% of the total. The seasonal context of Easter, combined with spring’s increased outdoor activity, may have contributed to the 14.6% rise in violent crimes, though this category remains 12% below the UK average. Public order offences, at 11.5% of the total, also saw a notable 11 incidents, reflecting potential tensions in high-traffic areas during the holiday period. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 62%, rose slightly by 20%, possibly tied to the transient nature of Easter visitors. The area’s property crime rates—particularly shoplifting, burglary, and vehicle crime—were consistently below the UK average, suggesting effective local deterrence strategies or the influence of Felixstowe’s coastal geography, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. These patterns underscore a combination of seasonal factors, local infrastructure, and policing efforts, all of which likely contribute to the area’s comparatively safe profile.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences rising by 14.6% to 55 incidents, marking the largest single category at 48.7% of all crimes. This increase, though still 12% below the UK average for this category, may partly reflect the Easter period’s heightened foot traffic in Felixstowe’s commercial hubs. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 75%, from four to one incident, a drop that could signal improved security measures or seasonal factors reducing vehicle-related thefts. Drug-related offences surged by 200%, rising from one to three cases—a sharp increase that warrants closer scrutiny, though no direct causal link is evident. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20%, tied to the Easter holidays’ impact on local routines. These fluctuations highlight the area’s vulnerability to transient factors, even as broader trends show a safer profile than the UK average.

Felixstowe’s crime rate in April 2025 fell to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 9.6% decrease from the previous month’s 5.1 rate. This downward trend contrasts with the UK’s overall average of 7.7 per 1,000, positioning Felixstowe as safer. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, suggests manageable levels of activity for a built-up area within East Suffolk. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area’s lower-than-average property crime rates. The population context further underscores this: with 24,417 residents, the 113 total crimes reported represent a relatively small proportion of the population, reinforcing the area’s comparative safety. This consistency with prior months, despite seasonal shifts, may reflect sustained community policing efforts or the influence of local infrastructure that reduces opportunities for crime.