Littleport Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most surprising finding in Littleport's May 2023 crime data was the 500% surge in anti-social behaviour, a category that rose from one to six incidents. This sharp increase, occurring against a backdrop of overall crime reduction, highlights a combination of local conditions and broader trends. Littleport's overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents was 50% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area's relative safety. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and public order offences (7.9%). This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes tend to dominate. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the spike in anti-social behaviour. The data also shows that drug-related crimes were 5% below the UK average, while possession of weapons was 186% above, an anomaly that warrants further local analysis. These patterns reflect a unique combination of community characteristics and situational factors that distinguish Littleport from the national crime profile.

May 2023 saw a striking 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to six. This surge, though not reflected in overall crime statistics, points to a notable shift in community dynamics. Meanwhile, possession of weapons doubled from zero to two cases, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Violent crimes, however, remained 28% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000, despite being the most common category locally. Other theft and other crime both fell sharply—by 75% and 66.7% respectively—suggesting possible improvements in targeted prevention efforts. The property crime category, at 5 total incidents, remained low compared to violent crimes, a pattern consistent with Littleport's broader safety profile. Residents might note that while violent crimes are down, the spike in anti-social behaviour could indicate unmet community needs or seasonal factors influencing social interactions.

Littleport's crime rate in May 2023 dropped to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.6% decrease from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced reported crime in the built-up area, though local factors may influence this shift. On a daily basis, Littleport recorded roughly one crime per day in May, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 249 residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting the area's comparatively low crime profile. The population context further underscores this safety: with 9,448 residents, the monthly total of 38 crimes means each resident faces a much lower risk than the national average. While the overall rate is down, the distribution of crime types remains uneven, with violent crimes dominating the statistics despite being 28% below the UK average for that category. This contrast between overall safety and specific crime trends invites closer examination of local dynamics.