Felixstowe vs Hessett — 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

Hessett

IP30 · Suffolk

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Hessett has less crime — 4 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Felixstowe recorded substantially more crime than Hessett in April 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 4, a 23.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Hessett has more Other crime (1) and Other theft (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 Hessett safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessett recorded fewer crimes than Felixstowe — 4 vs 95 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Hessett is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Hessett had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Hessett recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 95).

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