Felixstowe Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Felixstowe’s September 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents places it 39.2% below the UK average of 7.4, a stark contrast to the national profile. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 47.7% of all reported incidents—52 cases in total—despite their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 being 19% lower than the UK average. This concentration of violent crime suggests a combination of local factors, including the area’s role as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The second most common category, criminal damage and arson (11 cases, 10.1% of total), aligns with seasonal patterns as September marks the start of the academic year, potentially increasing property-related disputes. Public order offences (8 cases, 7.3%) also feature prominently, though they remain 44% below the UK average. The data highlights a marked divergence from the UK trend, where property crimes often dominate. This contrast may reflect Felixstowe’s coastal location and limited nightlife, which likely reduces opportunities for alcohol-fuelled violence and public disorder. Seasonal context adds nuance: as nights draw in and schools reopen, the influx of students and commuters could contribute to the high proportion of violent incidents, though the overall rate remains lower than the national average. The local profile suggests a community where personal safety concerns are prioritised over property crime, a pattern consistent with areas where social cohesion and community policing initiatives are strong.

September 2025 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 3, and a 100% surge in both bicycle theft and possession of weapons, each doubling from 1 to 2. These spikes stand in stark contrast to an 88.9% drop in drug-related offences, which fell from 9 to 1, and a 70.8% decline in anti-social behaviour, plummeting from 24 to 7. The shift in crime mix is striking: violent crimes (47.7% of total) now constitute a larger share than property crimes (34%), a reversal of the usual pattern in UK statistics where property crimes often outnumber violent ones. This imbalance may reflect the area’s demographic profile, with a significant student population drawn to nearby universities, which could increase exposure to interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour is 74% below the UK average, a figure that may be attributable to the town’s relatively low population density and the absence of large-scale commercial hubs that often accompany such incidents. The sharp drop in drug-related crimes is particularly noteworthy, though the data offers no definitive causal explanation. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle thefts (now 2 cases) a cause for concern, especially given the area’s coastal geography, which could see more bikes left unsecured near transport hubs. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas with rising burglary rates and continued vigilance in preventing thefts of personal property.

Felixstowe’s September 2025 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6, indicating a slight but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 4 crimes per day in September, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 224 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for daily figures. When scaled to the local population of 24,417, the 109 total crimes represent a manageable burden compared to the national context, where higher population densities often correlate with elevated crime rates. The slight month-on-month decline suggests that recent policing efforts or community initiatives may be having an effect. The population-scaled perspective is particularly useful for residents: in practical terms, the likelihood of encountering crime is low, with each resident statistically less likely to be affected than the national average. This is especially true for violent crimes, which, while comprising a large share of total incidents, remain below the UK rate. The comparison highlights Felixstowe’s unique position as a relatively safe built-up area within East Suffolk, where crime prevention strategies and the town’s geographic characteristics likely contribute to the lower-than-average rates.