Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CO3 · Essex
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
IP11 · Suffolk
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Felixstowe has less crime — 95 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Colchester and Felixstowe recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 96 and 95 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colchester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Public order (7), while Felixstowe has more Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Felixstowe recorded fewer crimes than Colchester — 95 vs 96 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Felixstowe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colchester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Felixstowe had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Felixstowe recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 96).