Littleport Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Littleport during August 2023 reveals a distinct profile shaped by local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.9%) and public order offences (16.3%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues, rather than property crime, which made up only 28.3% of the total. The area's overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents is 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that persists despite August being a peak holiday month—typically associated with increased tourism and potential crime risks. This divergence may be explained by Littleport's status as a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, where commercial activity is limited compared to larger urban centres. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) aligns with the area's smaller scale and likely lower traffic density. However, public order offences in Littleport (0.7 per 1,000) are 17% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the social dynamics of a close-knit community during summer months. The seasonal context of August—marked by holidays and increased foot traffic—could contribute to fluctuations in certain categories, though the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. This balance of crime types underscores the importance of considering both local geography and temporal factors when interpreting crime data.

August saw a 350% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 9 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened summer activity or changes in community engagement. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 86.7%, from 15 to 2 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism during the holiday season. The balance of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with public order offences in Littleport 17% above the national rate, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during August. Vehicle crime also declined sharply, down 57.1% from 7 to 3 incidents, a trend consistent with reduced car usage during the summer months. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) remains 43% below the UK average, a statistic that may align with the area's quieter built-up character compared to larger urban centres. These fluctuations highlight how seasonal and local factors can shape crime patterns in ways that diverge from broader trends.

Littleport's August 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 29.6% decrease from July's 6.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 220 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that aligns with the area's small population. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Littleport's rate remains 43.2% below, a gap that persists despite seasonal fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area's crime profile remains distinct from the national average, with no single category dominating the data in a way that would suggest systemic issues. This comparative stability, even during a peak holiday month, may reflect the area's character as a relatively quiet built-up area with limited commercial density.