WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Suffolk Constabulary Police

Crime in Western Felixstowe, East Suffolk

Comprehensive safety analysis for Western Felixstowe, localized within East Suffolk.

Total Crimes

60
trending_down -6.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

50.26per 1k
trending_up +1.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,356

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences27
Shoplifting6
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Public Order4
Anti-social Behaviour4
Other Theft3
Weapons Possession2
Other Crime2
Burglary2
Bicycle Theft2
Vehicle Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1Possession of weapons: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Devon Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Larksway Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Margaret Street Map
Shoplifting: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Alexandra Road Map
Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Candlet Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Hawkes Lane Map
Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Cold Store Road Map
Other theft: 2
2
On or near Grange Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within East Suffolk district.

Local Rank

#23safest in East Suffolk

City Average

52.8per 1k

Local Policing

Felixstowe

Suffolk Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The identification, disruption and removal of County Lines and local drug dealing.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

An increase in visible policing within the area and hotspot areas, including dedicated and targeted patrols both on foot and in police vehicles. Addresses identified as being cuckooed or at risk of being exploited have been regularly visited by police to ensure the welfare of the occupant. This information has been shared with either the council or housing provider to assist with safeguarding measures.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Tackling ASB and vehicle ASB at Ipswich Marina and Old Felixstowe.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Officers continue to focus patrols both on foot and in police vehicles, in the area of Ipswich Marina to tackle both general and vehicle ASB.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Targeting persistent and prolific shoplifters and retail crime across the area.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Tackling retail crime across the area and proactively dealing with persistent offenders by arresting, prosecuting and the use of disruptive orders such as CPN and CBO, where appropriate. Work is being undertaken with frequently targeted shops around crime prevention methods.

Actioned: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN28

community fun day

meeting

Come meet officers on our police stand at Felixstowe and Walton united Fc for the community fun day 12-5

schedule

12:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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Martello Ground, Dellwood Avenue, Felixstowe

JUN30

Asb awareness week-pop up

meeting

Come and see police and east Suffolk council at the Triangle, Felixstowe where we will be set up for asb awareness week giving out info, advice and of course freebies!

schedule

10:00 AM — 5:00 PM

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Triangle,Hamilton Road,Felixstowe

JUL2

Asb awareness week pop up

meeting

Come and see police and east Suffolk council down on the prom at the tourist information hut, Felixstowe where we will be set up for asb awareness week giving out info, advice and of course freebies!

schedule

10:00 AM — 2:30 PM

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Felixstowe tourist information hut on the prom

JUL24

Felixstowe Carnival

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Officers from your local Community Policing Team will be in attendance at Felixstowe Carnival. Come along and speak with officers if you have any concerns or questions regarding neighbourhood policing.

schedule

11:00 AM — 3:30 PM

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Felixstowe

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