Littleport Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Littleport recorded 65 crimes across a population of 9,448, translating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents—10.4% below the UK average of 7.7. This rate, while slightly higher than March’s 6.7, remains within a narrow range, reflecting the area’s consistent performance relative to national benchmarks. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents (47.7% of total crimes), occurring at a rate of 3.3 per 1,000—26% above the UK average. This suggests a localised concentration of interpersonal crime, potentially influenced by factors such as seasonal activity patterns during the Easter period and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (10 incidents, 15.4% of total), fell by 50% compared to March, aligning with a broader trend of reduced low-level disorder offences. The seasonal context of April—characterised by spring weather and the Easter holiday—may have contributed to shifts in crime dynamics, with outdoor activity likely playing a role in both the rise in violence and the decline in anti-social behaviour. Other notable categories included shoplifting (4 incidents, 6.2% of total) and burglary (4 incidents, 6.2% of total), both of which fell significantly below UK averages by 39% and 48% respectively. These figures indicate that property-related crime is less prevalent in Littleport compared to the national average, reflecting the area’s smaller scale and lower density of retail or commercial activity. The overall profile underscores a community where interpersonal crime dominates, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half of all incidents, while property crimes remain comparatively rare. This balance between higher interpersonal crime rates and lower property crime rates may be influenced by Littleport’s character as a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, where community interactions and localised social dynamics could shape criminal activity patterns. As the weather warms and outdoor activity increases, continued monitoring of trends will be essential to identify any emerging patterns or potential areas for intervention.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other theft rising by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and drugs-related crimes doubling (from 1 to 2). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, signal potential emerging trends requiring closer attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50% compared to March, aligning with a broader decline in low-level disorder offences. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) remain the most prevalent category, occurring at a rate 26% above the UK average. This contrast with categories like shoplifting (39% below the UK average) and public order offences (63% below) highlights a distinct local profile, where interpersonal crime dominates over property-related incidents. Residents may find the 26% above UK average for violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, given the implications for community safety.

Littleport's crime rate in April 2025 rose slightly from 6.7 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 3.1% increase compared to March. This small upward trend suggests a minor fluctuation in local crime dynamics, though the area remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 145 residents experienced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the relatively low density of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 9,448, these numbers illustrate that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, with the majority of incidents concentrated in specific categories. The comparison to the UK average underscores Littleport’s position as a safer-than-average locality, though the slight rise in overall crime highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends.