Crime in Eastern Felixstowe: statistics, rates and trends

682 crimes were recorded in Eastern Felixstowe in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 291 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eastern Felixstowe has the 2,661st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Eastern Felixstowe was highest in the year to July 2018 (965 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (649). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eastern Felixstowe over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+23%) and anti-social behaviour (+14%). The largest falls were in public order (-30%).

Violence and sexual offences in Eastern Felixstowe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Eastern Felixstowe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Eastern Felixstowe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Eastern Felixstowe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Eastern Felixstowe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Eastern Felixstowe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Eastern Felixstowe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 217% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Eastern Felixstowe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Eastern Felixstowe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Eastern Felixstowe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Eastern Felixstowe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Eastern Felixstowe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Eastern Felixstowe

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Eastern Felixstowe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eastern Felixstowe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eastern Felixstowe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eastern Felixstowe.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Eastern Felixstowe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eastern Felixstowe over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Eastern Felixstowe has an estimated population of 11,658. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eastern Felixstowe sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Eastern Felixstowe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.