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

IP2 · Suffolk

312

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences143
  • Shoplifting37
  • Criminal damage & arson32

Felixstowe has less crime — 95 vs 312 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Felixstowe in April 2026 — 312 incidents compared to 95, a 3.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Ipswich records significantly more (143 vs 36 incidents). 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 312 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Felixstowe is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Felixstowe recorded 36 incidents of this type vs 143 in Ipswich. Overall, Felixstowe had fewer total crimes (95 vs 312).

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