Crime in Western Felixstowe: statistics, rates and trends
699 crimes were recorded in Western Felixstowe in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Western Felixstowe at a glance
- Crime trends in Western Felixstowe
- Types of crime in Western Felixstowe
- Western Felixstowe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Western Felixstowe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Western Felixstowe
- Demographics of Western Felixstowe
- Questions about crime in Western Felixstowe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (330), criminal damage and arson (65) and shoplifting (61) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,936th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Western Felixstowe | East Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 699 | 14,335 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.2 | 57.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,403 | 249,664 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Western Felixstowe of any year here (699 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 699 | 52.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 786 | 58.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 743 | 55.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 805 | 60.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 995 | 74.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 927 | 69.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 939 | 70.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 922 | 68.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 993 | 74.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and vehicle crime (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 45 to 65, while shoplifting fell from 114 to 61 and anti-social behaviour fell from 63 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 330 | 24.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 4.6 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 3.7 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Western 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 Western Felixstowe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Felixstowe | 695 | 59.6 | +14% |
| Orwell & Villages | 373 | 34.7 | -34% |
| Martlesham & Purdis Farm | 677 | 99.4 | +91% |
| Deben | 220 | 36.6 | -30% |
| Kesgrave | 336 | 23.4 | -55% |
| Rushmere St Andrew | 61 | 12.9 | -75% |
| Woodbridge | 369 | 46.5 | -11% |
| Melton | 196 | 35.2 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Western Felixstowe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Candlet Road | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Walton Hall Drive | 17 |
| On or near Cricket Hill Road | 15 |
| On or near Chelsworth Road | 14 |
| On or near Crown Street | 14 |
| On or near Devon Road | 14 |
| On or near Reedland Way | 14 |
| On or near Hawkes Lane | 12 |
Of the 650 crimes in Western Felixstowe with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 22.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 48 | 7.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 9 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Western Felixstowe has an estimated population of 13,403 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Western Felixstowe average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Western Felixstowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Western Felixstowe a safe place to live?
Western Felixstowe recorded 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,936th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Western Felixstowe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 330 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (65).
Is crime in Western Felixstowe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Western Felixstowe was down 11% on the year before: 699 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 786 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Western Felixstowe?
About 13,403 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Western Felixstowe?
Western 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.