Felixstowe Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe’s November 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 49.3% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.3 per 1,000. This overall rate is driven by a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 48.3% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting at 12.4% and other theft at 6.7%. The area’s relatively low crime profile is notable, particularly in categories such as public order offences, which are 57% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which is 91% below the national rate. Seasonal factors, including the darkening evenings of November and the proximity to Black Friday shopping, likely contribute to the patterns observed. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes in this month’s data suggests a different dynamic compared to other periods, possibly influenced by local events or community interactions. While the overall trend is reassuring, the sharp increases in specific categories such as burglary and drugs demand attention, reflecting the combination of local conditions and broader regional patterns.

November 2025 saw a sharp increase in burglary, with incidents tripling from one to three, marking a 200% rise. This spike aligns with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the potential for opportunistic crimes during the Christmas shopping period. Concurrently, drug-related offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to six, a significant shift that may reflect changes in local patterns or increased reporting. In contrast, anti-social behaviour dropped by 80%, from 10 to two incidents, possibly due to heightened community engagement or seasonal activities reducing public disturbances. The overall crime mix remains skewed toward violent crimes, which account for 48.3% of reported incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category. Residents should be particularly cautious regarding burglary, which has seen the most dramatic increase, and consider securing valuables during the holiday season.

Felixstowe’s November 2025 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 15.1% decrease from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a broader trend of declining crime in the built-up area. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly three crimes reported each day, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historical patterns. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for every 274 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure rate highlights the area’s safety profile, though residents should remain vigilant given the specific spikes in certain crime categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall decline, the local context—such as seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the impact of darker evenings—may influence specific types of crime. While the broader trend is positive, the increases in burglary and drug-related offences suggest targeted awareness is necessary.