Felixstowe vs Harwich — 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

Harwich

CO12 · Essex

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting21
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Felixstowe has less crime — 95 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Harwich saw somewhat more crime than Felixstowe in April 2026 (126 vs 95 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Felixstowe or Harwich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Felixstowe recorded fewer crimes than Harwich — 95 vs 126 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Felixstowe is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Felixstowe recorded 36 incidents of this type vs 47 in Harwich. Overall, Felixstowe had fewer total crimes (95 vs 126).

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