Crime Rate in Eastern Felixstowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eastern Felixstowe

The total recorded crimes in Eastern Felixstowe, East Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eastern Felixstowe crime rate of 3.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eastern Felixstowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Lincoln Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • White Horse Close with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Eastern Felixstowe has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eastern Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Eastern Felixstowe)CrimesRank (Eastern Felixstowe)
Harbour & Normanston244 13,096 13,346 1
Kirkley & Pakefield114 21,479 21,756 2
Beccles & Worlingham74 5933 31,019 3
Gunton & St Margarets59 9772 7938 4
Western Felixstowe72 6864 4767 8
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

Eastern 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 36 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202522
May 202525
April 202530
March 202528
February 202518
January 202514
December 202422
November 202420
October 202425
September 202410
August 202422

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20255
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 202410
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411

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

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 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

High Crime Locations Eastern Felixstowe in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
2. Lincoln Terrace (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. White Horse Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Convalescent Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
5. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Russell Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Tower Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Highfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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