Crime Rate in Eastern Felixstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastern Felixstowe

The total recorded crimes in Eastern Felixstowe, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastern Felixstowe crime rate of 2.05 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Eastern Felixstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lincoln Terrace 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 areas in the East Suffolk.

    • 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 areas in the East Suffolk.

  • 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 May 2025 the Eastern Felixstowe has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.05 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastern Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Eastern Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Eastern Felixstowe)
Harbour & Normanston185 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield108 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham70 4933 31,019 3
Martlesham & Purdis Farm70 3786 6781 7
Gunton & St Margarets50 10772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe53 7864 4767 8
Bungay & Wainford68 5847 5789 6
Woodbridge55 6552 11390 14
Oulton Broad50 8750 9748 9
Aldeburgh & Leiston40 12607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton41 11531 12538 11
Kesgrave30 16394 16432 12
Halesworth & Blything37 14406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages37 13451 13383 15
Kessingland33 15402 15369 17
Framlingham26 19318 19372 16
Saxmundham24 21379 17354 18
Carlton Colville29 17330 18344 19
Carlford & Fynn Valley29 18195 23211 21
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton18 22207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford9 28223 20147 26
Melton25 20169 26190 23
Deben14 24199 22208 22
Lothingland16 23191 24160 24
Wickham Market10 2796 29158 25
Southwold12 26180 25114 28
Kelsale & Yoxford14 25116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew8 29127 2795 29

Eastern Felixstowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202530
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202422
November 202420
October 202425
September 202410
August 202422
July 202419
June 202452
May 202419

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Lincoln Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Beach Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Micklegate Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Russell Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cobbold Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Leopold Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bent Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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