Felixstowe vs Fordham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Felixstowe

IP11 · Suffolk

95

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Fordham

CO6 · Essex

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Fordham has less crime — 2 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Felixstowe recorded substantially more crime than Fordham in April 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 2, a 47.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (36) and Shoplifting (13), while Fordham has more Public order (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Felixstowe or Fordham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Fordham recorded fewer crimes than Felixstowe — 2 vs 95 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Fordham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Felixstowe and Fordham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Fordham had more Public order. Overall, Fordham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 95).

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