Felixstowe Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 24,417, 93 crimes were recorded in Felixstowe during January 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents — 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national trends. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.6% of all crimes (48 cases), followed by shoplifting (15.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.7%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. The lower frequency of outdoor crimes, such as burglary and vehicle-related offences, may partly reflect the impact of colder weather and reduced evening activity in the built-up area. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average, suggesting local factors — such as community engagement or policing strategies — may contribute to this disparity. While shoplifting remains a persistent issue, its rate (0.6 per 1,000) is only 3% below the UK average, indicating that local retail environments may still face challenges in deterring theft. The overall pattern illustrates a balance between routine crime types and the influence of seasonal dynamics on reporting trends.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from December 2024: Other crime (from 0 to 2 cases), Bicycle theft (from 1 to 2), and Robbery (from 0 to 1). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight potential emerging trends or isolated incidents. Conversely, Other theft dropped by 76.9% (from 13 to 3), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or improved security measures. The area's performance against UK averages also reveals striking contrasts: Anti-social behaviour (90% below UK average) and Drugs offences (62% below) were particularly low, possibly influenced by the town's character as a coastal resort with limited nightlife. However, Bicycle theft was the sole category exceeding the UK average by 100%, raising questions about local infrastructure or theft hotspots. The dominance of violent crimes (51.6% share) compared to property crimes (32% share) contrasts with the UK's broader focus on property offences, suggesting unique social dynamics in Felixstowe. A resident might find the 15.5% monthly drop in overall crime rate (from 4.5 to 3.8 per 1,000) a reassuring indicator of ongoing efforts to maintain safety, even as specific categories fluctuate.

Felixstowe's crime rate in January 2025 (3.8 per 1,000) represents a 15.5% decrease from December 2024's rate of 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 3 crimes per day — a figure that, while not insignificant, is markedly lower than the UK average when scaled to the area's population. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 263 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of this size. When compared to the UK average, Felixstowe's performance is striking: its crime rate is nearly half that of the national average, with violent crimes and property offences both significantly below the UK norm. This contrast may be attributed to the area's status as a coastal resort with a transient population and limited urban density, factors that often correlate with lower crime rates. The monthly exposure figure (1 in 263 residents) is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life. While some categories, like Bicycle theft, deviate from UK norms, the overall pattern reinforces Felixstowe's position as a relatively safe built-up area within East Suffolk.