Crime Rate in Western Felixstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western Felixstowe

The total recorded crimes in Western Felixstowe, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western Felixstowe crime rate of 3.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-7.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Western Felixstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crown Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the East Suffolk.

    • 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 areas in the East Suffolk.

  • 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 July 2025 the Western Felixstowe has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Western Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Western Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Western Felixstowe)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield114 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham74 5933 31,019 3
Eastern Felixstowe78 3755 8851 5
Gunton & St Margarets59 9772 7938 4
Oulton Broad74 4750 9748 9
Bungay & Wainford66 7847 5789 6
Martlesham & Purdis Farm53 10786 6781 7
Aldeburgh & Leiston59 8607 10611 10
Carlton & Whitton49 11531 12538 11
Woodbridge43 14552 11390 14
Kesgrave24 18394 16432 12
Saxmundham44 12379 17354 18
Halesworth & Blything44 13406 14407 13
Orwell & Villages24 17451 13383 15
Kessingland22 20402 15369 17
Framlingham32 15318 19372 16
Carlton Colville29 16330 18344 19
Southwold22 19180 25114 28
Wrentham, Wangford & Westleton14 26207 21240 20
Rendlesham & Orford15 24223 20147 26
Carlford & Fynn Valley18 21195 23211 21
Deben16 23199 22208 22
Lothingland16 22191 24160 24
Melton15 25169 26190 23
Wickham Market5 2896 29158 25
Kelsale & Yoxford14 27116 28146 27
Rushmere St Andrew5 29127 2795 29

Western Felixstowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202541
May 202532
April 202525
March 202520
February 202527
January 202533
December 202423
November 202431
October 202445
September 202434
August 202435

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20253
April 20259
March 202510
February 202516
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
August 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

High Crime Locations Western Felixstowe in July 2025

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

1. Crown Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
3. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. William Booth Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Anne Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Selvale Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Charles Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Felixstowe (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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