Total Crime Rate
9.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burnham Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Western Felixstowe , and the 80th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burnham Close (IP11 0XJ) in the last 12 months was 9.3 per 1,000 residents and was 82.3% lower than the Western Felixstowe average (52.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Burnham Close (IP11 0XJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Kempsters, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heathgate Piece (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Western Felixstowe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langstons | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langstons | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Kempsters | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | The Kempsters | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Kempsters | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsbury Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Kempsters | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Kempsters | Under investigation |
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