Total Crime Rate
17.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castle Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Eastern Felixstowe , and the 198th lowest crime rate of 853 local areas in East Suffolk .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Castle Close (IP11 9NN) in the last 12 months was 17.6 per 1,000 residents and was 67.4% lower than the Eastern Felixstowe average (54.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castle Close (IP11 9NN), the main crime hotspot is near Tarn Hows Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastern Felixstowe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wrens Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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