Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP11 · Suffolk
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
IP18 · Suffolk
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southwold has less crime — 20 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
Felixstowe recorded substantially more crime than Southwold in February 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 20, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Felixstowe sees higher rates of Burglary (6), while Southwold has more Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southwold recorded fewer crimes than Felixstowe — 20 vs 84 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Southwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Felixstowe saw higher rates of Burglary while Southwold had more Public order. Overall, Southwold recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 84).