Littleport Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Littleport recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This low rate underscores the area's relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to the national profile, where violence and sexual offences typically dominate. In Littleport, violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.2% of all reported crimes, with 13 incidents recorded—a rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This category, while significant locally, remains 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 18.4% of total crimes, with 7 incidents at a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, again 46% below the national average. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced the prevalence of violence, though the overall rate remains low for a built-up area. The area's crime profile suggests a balance between community-focused policing and the absence of high-risk environments typically linked to higher crime rates. The relatively low levels of property crime—11 incidents (28.9% of total) compared to 47% of the UK average—further reinforce the area's distinctiveness. While criminal damage and arson rates were slightly above the UK average, the overall picture illustrates a community where crime remains a minor concern compared to national trends.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 300% from 1 to 4 incidents—a jump that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activity or increased home security lapses during darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 63.2% from 19 to 7 incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in community tensions or more effective local interventions. The category of 'other theft' also dropped sharply by 80%, from 5 to 1, indicating a potential decrease in opportunistic crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, fell by 45.8% compared to the previous month, aligning with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (48% below the national rate). Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson remained slightly above the UK average, with 0.6 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.6 per 1,000—a marginal difference that may not be statistically significant but warrants further observation.

Littleport's October 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 38.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area, where the monthly exposure to crime—1 incident per 249 residents—suggests a relatively stable environment for local residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents against the built-up nature of the area. When considering population-scaled perspectives, the rate of 4.0 per 1,000 places Littleport significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reinforcing the area's status as a low-crime locality. The combination of a reduced monthly rate and the low daily frequency illustrates a consistent pattern of safety that may be influenced by factors such as community cohesion, effective local policing, or the absence of high-risk areas typically associated with higher crime rates.