Clacton-on-Sea vs Felixstowe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Clacton-on-Sea

CO15 · Essex

470

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences225
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson36

Felixstowe

IP11 · Suffolk

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Shoplifting13
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Felixstowe has less crime — 95 vs 470 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Clacton-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Felixstowe in April 2026 — 470 incidents compared to 95, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clacton-on-Sea sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (46), while Felixstowe has more Shoplifting (13). Clacton-on-Sea sits above the national average for recorded crime while Felixstowe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clacton-on-Sea or Felixstowe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Felixstowe recorded fewer crimes than Clacton-on-Sea — 95 vs 470 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Felixstowe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Clacton-on-Sea and Felixstowe?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clacton-on-Sea saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Felixstowe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Felixstowe recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 470).

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