Felixstowe Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Felixstowe, the December 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents translates to a 0.49% chance of experiencing a crime annually — a figure that, while not negligible, remains well below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective highlights the area's relative safety, even as seasonal factors like dark evenings and empty homes over the holiday period contribute to a 34.5% increase compared to November. The most prevalent crime category, violence and sexual offences (45% of all reports), appears to be driven by the town's proximity to major transport links and the influx of transient populations during the festive season. However, this category remains 14% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect Felixstowe's smaller population and coastal character. Property crimes, while lower in absolute terms than violent offences, show a different pattern: criminal damage and arson rose sharply, potentially linked to the increased use of public spaces during the holiday season. The overall rate of 4.9 per 1,000 is consistent with the area's identity as a coastal resort town, where tourism-driven economic activity may influence crime patterns differently than in urban centres. The relatively low levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime — both 30% and 46% below the UK average respectively — suggest that local initiatives or the nature of the built-up area's infrastructure may be contributing to these outcomes. As with all months, the December data must be viewed through the lens of seasonal rhythms, with the month's peak retail activity and party season likely playing a role in shaping the crime profile.

December 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% and criminal damage and arson rising by 166.7% compared to November. These spikes, particularly in vandalism, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property-related offences, which now account for 40% of all reports. Violence and sexual offences — the most common category — remain 14% below the UK average, a divergence that could reflect the town's relatively low population density and coastal isolation. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 18.2%, a drop consistent with the season's focus on retail security measures. For residents, the most concrete data point is the 4.9 per 1,000 crime rate, which translates to a 1-in-203 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month. This figure, while higher than the previous month, still places Felixstowe well within the UK's safer localities, particularly given the absence of major urban centres' typical crime drivers.

Felixstowe's crime rate in December 2025 rose 34.5% from the previous month, climbing to 4.9 per 1,000 residents from 3.7 per 1,000. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in patterns over the festive period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent nature of local issues. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 203 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which for December 2025 would be calculated as 210 residents per crime if scaled similarly. However, the year-on-year context remains critical: Felixstowe's overall crime rate remains 30% below the UK average, a gap that may be influenced by the town's coastal location and seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate has increased, the absolute risk to any given resident remains comparatively low, particularly when contrasted with the UK's broader urban and rural mix.