Crime in Eastern Felixstowe: statistics, rates and trends
695 crimes were recorded in Eastern Felixstowe in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eastern Felixstowe at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastern Felixstowe
- Types of crime in Eastern Felixstowe
- Eastern Felixstowe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eastern Felixstowe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastern Felixstowe
- Demographics of Eastern Felixstowe
- Questions about crime in Eastern Felixstowe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (314), anti-social behaviour (83) and criminal damage and arson (65) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,632nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Eastern Felixstowe | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 695 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,658 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastern Felixstowe peaked in the year to August 2018 (976 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (647). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 695 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 647 | 55.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 786 | 67.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 804 | 69.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 942 | 80.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 755 | 64.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 813 | 69.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 806 | 69.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 976 | 83.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) and shoplifting (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 47 and violence and sexual offences rose from 265 to 314.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 314 | 26.9 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eastern Felixstowe; the highest is Martlesham & Purdis Farm (99.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Rushmere St Andrew (12.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastern Felixstowe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Felixstowe | 699 | 52.2 | -13% |
| Orwell & Villages | 373 | 34.7 | -42% |
| Deben | 220 | 36.6 | -39% |
| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 677 | 99.4 | +67% |
| Kesgrave | 336 | 23.4 | -61% |
| Rushmere St Andrew | 61 | 12.9 | -78% |
| Woodbridge | 369 | 46.5 | -22% |
| Melton | 196 | 35.2 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Eastern Felixstowe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (106).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 35 |
| On or near Bent Hill | 25 |
| On or near Adastral Close | 21 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 20 |
| On or near Cobbold Road | 18 |
| On or near B1082 | 16 |
| On or near Lincoln Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Micklegate Road | 15 |
| On or near Cavendish Road | 14 |
Of the 612 crimes in Eastern Felixstowe with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 229 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 6.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Eastern Felixstowe has an estimated population of 11,658 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (41%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastern Felixstowe average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eastern Felixstowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastern Felixstowe a safe place to live?
Eastern Felixstowe recorded 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,632nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eastern Felixstowe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 314 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Eastern Felixstowe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastern Felixstowe was up 7% on the year before: 695 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 647 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastern Felixstowe?
About 11,658 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastern Felixstowe?
Eastern Felixstowe is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.