Crime Rate in Eastern Felixstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastern Felixstowe

The total recorded crimes in Eastern Felixstowe, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastern Felixstowe crime rate of 2.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Eastern Felixstowe, encompassing approximately 24,381 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Eastern Felixstowe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Adastral Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eastern Felixstowe?

To understand the safety of Eastern Felixstowe, we need to analyze Eastern Felixstowe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Eastern Felixstowe reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 755 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eastern Felixstowe witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eastern Felixstowe experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 851 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eastern Felixstowe witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Suffolk, Eastern Felixstowe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Eastern Felixstowe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Eastern Felixstowe has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.42 ranking 6th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Eastern Felixstowe crimes were 755. The crime rate of Eastern Felixstowe in 2024 was 30.97 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eastern Felixstowe were around 851 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.90 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)CrimesRank (East Suffolk)
Harbour & Normanston213 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield88 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham76 3933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets45 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe66 4864 4767 8
Bungay & Wainford55 8847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm59 5786 6781 7
Oulton Broad58 7750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston28 18607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton43 10531 12538 11
Woodbridge31 15552 11390 14
Kesgrave41 11394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything39 12406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages30 17451 13383 15
Kessingland39 13402 15369 17
Saxmundham31 14379 17354 18
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Carlton Colville31 16330 18344 19
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton11 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford17 21223 20147 26
Southwold26 20180 25114 28
Carlford & Fynn Valley17 22195 23211 21
Deben12 25199 22208 22
Melton14 23169 26190 23
Lothingland13 24191 24160 24
Wickham Market3 2996 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford6 28116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew6 27127 2795 29

Eastern Felixstowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202422
November 202420
October 202425
September 202410
August 202422
July 202419
June 202452
May 202419
April 202437

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202422
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Eastern Felixstowe in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eastern Felixstowe postcode area is presented below.

1. Adastral Close (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Bent Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Tarn Hows Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ranson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Andrew'S Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nacton Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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