Crime Rate in Western Felixstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western Felixstowe

The total recorded crimes in Western Felixstowe, East Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western Felixstowe crime rate of 3.15 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 Western Felixstowe, encompassing approximately 20,953 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Western Felixstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Walton Hall Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Felixstowe with total crimes: 4

How safe is Western Felixstowe?

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

  • Relative to East Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Western Felixstowe reported a higher crime volume than the East Suffolk average, with 864 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Western Felixstowe witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 28 other cities.

    • In 2023, Western Felixstowe experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Suffolk average, with 767 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Western Felixstowe witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Western Felixstowe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Western Felixstowe has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 4th out of 28 in the East Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Western Felixstowe crimes were 864. The crime rate of Western Felixstowe in 2024 was 41.23 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the East Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Western Felixstowe were around 767 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.61 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking 8 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
Eastern Felixstowe59 6755 8851 5
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

Western 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 (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202527
January 202533
December 202423
November 202431
October 202445
September 202434
August 202435
July 202430
June 202470
May 202433
April 202433

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202422
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202516
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Western Felixstowe in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
2. Walton Hall Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
3. Felixstowe (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Candlet Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Melford Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Chelsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Cross Street (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1

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