Littleport Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Littleport, a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, the per-capita crime risk in March 2023 was exceptionally low compared to the UK average. With a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 55.3% fewer crimes than the national average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, effective policing, or the area’s character as a relatively quiet commuter town—may contribute to the reduced risk for residents. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.8% of all reported crimes (14 incidents). This figure was 45% below the UK average for the same category, indicating a notable divergence in patterns of violent crime compared to other parts of the country. Other theft followed at 15.6% of the total, with public order offences accounting for 12.5%. These proportions suggest that while violent crime remains the most prevalent category, the overall volume is far below national levels. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity, affecting the timing and frequency of certain offences. However, the consistent low rates across all crime categories, even in a month typically associated with increased social activity, point to a resilient local environment where crime is not a daily concern for most residents.

March 2023 saw Littleport’s crime profile remain distinctly separate from the UK average, with several categories showing significant deviations. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common single type (43.8% of all crimes), were 45% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests that while violence remains a concern locally, its frequency is lower than in other regions. Other theft, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 15% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective local prevention measures or a lower density of high-risk areas like retail hubs. Conversely, robbery and possession of weapons both exceeded UK averages by small margins (11% and 43% respectively), highlighting specific vulnerabilities that may require targeted attention. The overall mix of crimes—dominated by violence but with relatively low property crime rates—suggests a unique balance in Littleport’s crime picture. For residents, the most immediately relevant figure is the 1.5 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences, which is a critical indicator of personal safety in public spaces. These figures, when viewed against the backdrop of a low overall crime rate, illustrate a landscape where violent incidents are rare but not absent, and property crimes are infrequent compared to the UK norm.

In March 2023, Littleport’s crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents translated to a daily average of one reported crime for every 31 days, equating to roughly one crime per day. This figure, while seemingly low, provides a tangible sense of scale for residents: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 295 residents. When compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, Littleport’s rate is not just lower in absolute terms but also significantly more sparse in terms of frequency. For context, this means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Littleport is far less than the national average, even when considering the area’s population size. The monthly exposure figure—1 in 295 residents—helps frame the risk in relatable terms, showing that the vast majority of people in Littleport are unlikely to encounter crime during the month. This is further supported by the breakdown of crime types, where even the most common category (violence and sexual offences) remains well below the UK rate. The combination of these factors suggests that Littleport’s population faces a crime environment that is markedly safer than the average UK resident, with the potential for even lower exposure if current trends continue. However, the small number of robberies and weapon-related incidents above the UK average indicates that specific risks remain, requiring continued vigilance and targeted interventions.