Felixstowe vs Southwold — 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

Southwold

IP18 · Suffolk

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft5
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order2

Southwold has less crime — 17 vs 95 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Felixstowe recorded substantially more crime than Southwold in April 2026 — 95 incidents compared to 17, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Southwold has more Other theft (5) and Public order (2). 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 Southwold safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than Felixstowe — 17 vs 95 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Southwold is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Southwold had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Southwold recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 95).

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