Crime Rate in Western Felixstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western Felixstowe

The total recorded crimes in Western Felixstowe, East Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western Felixstowe crime rate of 2.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Western Felixstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Hawkes Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Thurston Court 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 May 2025 the Western Felixstowe has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 2.53 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Western Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Western Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Western 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
Eastern Felixstowe50 9755 8851 5
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

Western Felixstowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202520
February 202527
January 202533
December 202423
November 202431
October 202445
September 202434
August 202435
July 202430
June 202470
May 202433

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202510
February 202516
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202413
September 20249
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
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 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Hawkes Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Thurston Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Chelsworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Felixstowe (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Candlet Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. King Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Cricket Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Philip Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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