Littleport Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Littleport's crime profile revealed a distinct emphasis on property crimes, which accounted for 44% of all reported incidents compared to 32.6% for violent crimes. This imbalance suggests a local environment where opportunities for theft and burglary may outweigh factors contributing to interpersonal violence. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents placed the area 39.5% below the UK average, a gap that could reflect both effective policing and the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up zone within East Cambridgeshire. Seasonal factors in November—such as the pre-Christmas shopping rush and the timing of Bonfire Night—may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting and theft-related offences rising due to increased foot traffic in retail areas. However, a direct link between these events and the observed crime types, as the area's small population and limited commercial hubs may temper such effects. Violent crimes remained significantly below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 1.5 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. This could indicate a community with strong social cohesion or effective targeted policing in high-risk areas. The prevalence of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (16.3% of total) and burglary (11.6%), suggests vulnerabilities in retail security or unsecured properties, though the area's low population density may limit opportunities for larger-scale theft. These patterns will be critical to monitor as the holiday season progresses, with Black Friday shopping creating new dynamics in local crime trends.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including a 300% rise in 'other theft' cases (from 1 to 4 incidents) and a 100% jump in shoplifting (from 0 to 7). These spikes, while modest in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns tied to seasonal retail activity or targeted opportunistic behaviour. The property-to-violent crime ratio shifted further in favour of property offences, with shoplifting and burglary comprising 27.9% of total crimes compared to 32.6% for violence—though this remains a narrow margin. Littleport's violent crime rate for violence and sexual offences (1.5 per 1,000) was 42% below the UK average, a gap that contrasts with its performance in property crimes, where shoplifting matched the national rate (0.7 per 1,000) and burglary exceeded it by 61%. This divergence suggests local factors influencing different crime types: for instance, the area's limited retail presence may reduce shoplifting opportunities but also limit the scale of such incidents when they occur. Meanwhile, the 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 6 to 2 cases) could reflect seasonal factors, with fewer outdoor events in November compared to summer months. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime (from 0 to 1 incident) particularly noteworthy, though this single case does not indicate a broader trend. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing analysis of how specific local conditions interact with national crime patterns.

Littleport's crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 marked a 13.2% increase from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 220 residents. This places Littleport in a category of areas with exceptionally low crime density, particularly when compared to UK-wide averages. The population-scaled perspective reinforces this: with 9,448 residents, the 43 total crimes equate to a crime rate that is 39.5% lower than the national benchmark. This gap is especially pronounced in violent crime categories, where violence and sexual offences were 42% below the UK average. However, the area's performance in property crimes shows more mixed results, with burglary exceeding the national rate by 61% but shoplifting matching it. This contrast may reflect local conditions such as the presence of small retail businesses, which could create vulnerabilities for shoplifting while limiting the scale of such incidents. The 13.2% monthly increase, though modest, suggests a need to monitor whether this reflects a temporary fluctuation or a developing trend, particularly as the holiday season intensifies. For residents, the daily crime count and population-scaled exposure provide tangible context: while the odds of experiencing a crime are low, the area's unique crime profile means certain types—like burglary—require continued attention.