Felixstowe vs Newmarket

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Felixstowe Suffolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Newmarket Suffolk Constabulary

      Felixstowe vs Newmarket Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Felixstowe
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,370 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Newmarket
      Suffolk Constabulary
      1,672 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Felixstowe
      B Newmarket
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,370
      1,672
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,435
      1,642
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Felixstowe
      B Newmarket
      Violent Crime
      620 ↓3%
      695 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      128 ↓15%
      84 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓18%
      95 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓16%
      65 ↓17%
      Burglary
      22 ↑0%
      72 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      130 ↑5%
      165 ↑28%
      Drugs
      36 ↓5%
      63 ↓2%
      Public Order
      98 ↓2%
      133 ↑24%
      Robbery
      5 ↓44%
      15 ↑88%
      Shoplifting
      121 ↓2%
      174 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      17 ↑21%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑38%
      22 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓6%
      34 ↑31%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑20%
      38 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Felixstowe is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Felixstowe safer than Newmarket?

      Felixstowe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,370 crimes in the last 12 months. Newmarket has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,672 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Felixstowe vs Newmarket?

      Felixstowe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newmarket shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Felixstowe and Newmarket?

      In Felixstowe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (620 incidents). In Newmarket, it is Violent Crime (695 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Felixstowe and Newmarket?

      Felixstowe recorded 128 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newmarket recorded 84. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Felixstowe vs Newmarket?

      Violent crime in Felixstowe totalled 620 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 695 in Newmarket. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Felixstowe and Newmarket in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Felixstowe recorded 1,435 crimes (now 1,370, a change of -4.5%). Newmarket recorded 1,642 crimes previously (now 1,672, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Felixstowe and Newmarket?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Felixstowe has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Newmarket has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Felixstowe and Newmarket?

      Felixstowe falls within the Suffolk Constabulary boundary. Newmarket is covered by Suffolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Felixstowe and Newmarket?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Felixstowe or Newmarket on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Felixstowe and Newmarket. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.