Felixstowe vs Ipswich — 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

Ipswich

IP1 · Suffolk

407

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences163
  • Shoplifting102
  • Public order28

Felixstowe has less crime — 95 vs 407 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Felixstowe in April 2026 — 407 incidents compared to 95, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Ipswich has more Public order (28). Felixstowe is below the national average while Ipswich is above, making Felixstowe the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Felixstowe or Ipswich safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Felixstowe recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 95 vs 407 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Felixstowe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ipswich had more Public order. Overall, Felixstowe recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 407).

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