Felixstowe vs Ipswich — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Felixstowe

IP11 · Suffolk

84

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Burglary6

Ipswich

IP4 · Suffolk

247

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Shoplifting45
  • Vehicle crime23

Felixstowe has less crime — 84 vs 247 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ipswich recorded substantially more crime than Felixstowe in February 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 84, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Burglary (6), while Ipswich has more Shoplifting (45) and Vehicle crime (23). 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 February 2026 Police data, Felixstowe recorded fewer crimes than Ipswich — 84 vs 247 incidents. That is 66% 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 February 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Ipswich had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Felixstowe recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 247).

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