Felixstowe Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe’s crime rate in March 2025 remained lower than the UK average, standing at 5.1 per 1,000 residents—34.6% below the national figure of 7.8 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to the UK highlights the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its character as a coastal built-up area within East Suffolk. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.4% of all crimes, the highest single category, yet their rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 27% below the UK average. This may reflect the town’s relatively low population density and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres, where such offences are more prevalent. Public order offences (11.2% of total) and shoplifting (8.0%) followed, with the latter’s rate 41% below the UK average—consistent with Felixstowe’s retail environment, which may see fewer high-street footfalls than in major cities. Seasonal factors likely played a role in these patterns, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing. This shift may have influenced evening activity patterns, contributing to the rise in violence and public order offences, while shoplifting declines could be tied to reduced foot traffic during the early spring period. The area’s lower crime rates overall, despite the monthly increase, suggest a stable, low-crime environment that continues to diverge from national trends.

March 2025 saw a dramatic surge in 'other crime', which rose by 800% compared to February, driven by a jump from one to nine reported incidents. This category, which includes a wide range of non-specific offences, now accounts for 7.2% of total crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Simultaneously, bicycle theft and vehicle crime both tripled, rising from one to four incidents each, a 300% increase. These spikes may partly explain the 16.9% monthly rise in the overall crime rate. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, dropping from 20 to 10 incidents, a decline consistent with the area’s 41% below UK average for this category. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (38.4% of total), but their rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 27% below the UK average. The contrast between rising vehicle-related offences and falling theft from the person (down 50%) suggests shifting offender priorities, possibly linked to seasonal changes or local events.

Felixstowe's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 16.9% increase from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. Daily crime reporting shows an average of four crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of March, one crime was reported for every 195 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area’s safety profile in stark contrast to national averages. With a population of 24,417, the localised impact of crime is tangible, yet the overall rate remains 34.6% below the UK average. The shift in crime types—from shoplifting declines to spikes in vehicle-related offences—suggests evolving dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal changes or local events. While the increase is notable, it does not yet indicate a broader escalation in criminal activity, but rather a recalibration of priorities among offenders.