Littleport Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Littleport’s December 2024 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 28.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s lower overall crime profile. The most common category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.8% of all reported crimes, a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 that is 10% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its incidence in Littleport is slightly below national levels. Burglary, however, stood out as a significant outlier, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 — 94% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be attributed to the built-up nature of the area, where homes are more densely packed and may be more vulnerable to targeted entry, particularly during the winter months when fewer homes are occupied. The seasonal context of December, with its dark evenings, holiday-related disruptions, and increased retail activity, likely influenced these patterns. Despite the festive season, the overall crime rate remained lower than the UK average, underscoring Littleport’s relative safety. The breakdown also showed a marked drop in shoplifting and other theft offences, linked to reduced retail hours or heightened security measures during the Christmas period. These findings illustrate a combination of local demographics, seasonal factors, and crime prevention efforts, all of which contribute to the area’s distinct crime picture.

December 2024 saw sharp increases in public order crimes, which rose 200% from one to three incidents, likely linked to holiday gatherings and increased foot traffic. Vehicle crime also doubled, rising from one to two reports, a shift that may reflect heightened activity in parking areas during the festive season. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one incident, potentially due to reduced retail hours or increased security measures during the Christmas period. Burglary rates in Littleport were 94% above the UK average, with six reported cases compared to the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This disparity may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature, where homes are more densely clustered and vulnerable to targeted entry during periods of reduced occupancy. The significant drop in other theft offences, which fell by 50%, suggests possible improvements in local security initiatives or reduced opportunities for opportunistic crimes during the holiday season.

Littleport's crime rate in December 2024 rose 11.6% from 4.6 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of December, when darker evenings and holiday-related disruptions may influence criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that reflects the small population of 9,448 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for residents assessing local safety. This rate remains 28.2% below the UK average, highlighting Littleport’s consistently lower crime profile relative to the national picture. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the month-on-month increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, particularly when considering the sharp drop in shoplifting and other theft-related offences compared to the previous month.