Littleport Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Littleport's June 2023 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents places it 57.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the town's smaller population and likely lower exposure to high-risk urban environments. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violence and sexual offences, which account for 58.8% of the total (20 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (11.8%). This pattern contrasts with the national profile, where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. The area's violence rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 28% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be partly explained by Littleport's status as a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire — a region historically marked by lower population density and fewer large-scale commercial hubs that often correlate with higher violent crime rates. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: as June marks the start of summer, the extended daylight hours and increased outdoor activity may contribute to the rise in public order offences, while the relatively low levels of property crime (only 4 incidents, or 11.8% of the total) suggest that local initiatives or geographical features, such as limited retail density, may help deter theft. The overall trend of declining crime rates, coupled with the area's consistent underperformance relative to the UK average, reinforces the perception of Littleport as a safer, more controlled environment compared to larger, more densely populated centres.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson doubling from zero to one incident — a 100% increase — and public order offences rising by 33.3% (3 to 4). Violence and sexual offences rose by 5.3% (19 to 20), maintaining their position as the most common crime type at 58.8% of the total. Conversely, drug-related incidents fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 16.7% (6 to 5), suggesting shifting patterns in local activity. The area's violence rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 28% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) is 66% below the UK figure of 1.5 per 1,000. These disparities highlight the area's distinct characteristics, with lower levels of violent crime possibly linked to community-focused policing or the town's smaller, more cohesive population. Residents may find the 50% drop in drug-related incidents particularly reassuring, as it indicates a potential reduction in associated risks.

Littleport's crime rate in June 2023 (3.6 per 1,000) marks a 10.4% decline from May's 4.0 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that aligns with broader safety improvements in the area. On a daily basis, the 34 total crimes reported over 30 days equate to roughly one crime per day — a figure that, while localised, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to similar-sized UK towns. When scaled to the population of 9,448, this translates to one reported crime for every 278 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. The rate remains 57.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a gap that reflects both the area's smaller size and potentially lower levels of urban risk factors. This consistency with historical trends suggests that Littleport's crime profile, while not immune to fluctuations, remains broadly stable and significantly safer than the national benchmark.