Felixstowe Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Felixstowe's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 49.3% of all reported incidents. This category, at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, remained 1% below the UK average, a slight deviation that may reflect the area's relatively low population density and controlled urban environment. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, occurred at 0.7 per 1,000, 55% below the UK average, likely tied to the town's mix of residential and coastal settings that foster community cohesion. The overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 placed Felixstowe 29.1% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights the area's comparative safety. Seasonal factors played a clear role in shaping these figures: July's peak summer period, with schools closed and tourism at its height, likely contributed to the rise in violent crimes. The town's coastal positioning and limited nightlife may have tempered more severe forms of disorder, though the 74 violent incidents suggest that summer festivals and events brought increased social interactions that occasionally escalated into conflict. This pattern aligns with broader UK trends where violent crime tends to rise during warmer months, though Felixstowe's figures remain lower than the national average.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents doubling from zero to two, marking a 100% increase. Other theft also rose sharply, tripling from eight to 16, a 100% month-on-month jump. This surge in property-related crimes contrasts with a 53.8% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 13 to six. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average, with a 55% deficit, likely reflecting the area's relatively quiet residential character. Meanwhile, drug-related offences rose by 25%, moving from four to five incidents. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with property crimes showing particular volatility amid seasonal changes. The sharp decline in shoplifting may indicate improved security measures in retail areas during the summer months.

Felixstowe's crime rate in July 2025 rose 7.2% compared to June, moving from 5.7 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, reflects a seasonal uptick in activity typical of summer months when tourism peaks and local events draw larger crowds. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day in July, a figure that aligns with the broader summer pattern of increased public spaces usage. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 163 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. With a population of 24,417, this rate underscores the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average, even as the month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued vigilance during peak tourist periods.