Littleport Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Littleport's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 45.5% of all reported crimes (15 incidents) and remaining 40% below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). The area's overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 54.5% below the UK average (7.7 per 1,000), a gap that reflects systemic differences in policing, community engagement, or socio-economic factors. Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 27.3% of total) and criminal damage (3 incidents, 9.1%) formed the next most significant categories, both showing marked underperformance against national averages (21% and 46% below, respectively). Seasonal factors in October—including the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween—likely contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and other thefts, though these increases were offset by declines in public order and criminal damage. The low property crime rate (6 incidents, 18% of total) contrasts with the UK average for this category, suggesting Littleport's residential areas remain relatively secure. This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a small built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and lower population density may mitigate certain crime types. The dominance of violent crime, however, indicates the need for targeted interventions in local hotspots, particularly during periods of increased social interaction.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in other thefts, rising from 0 to 3 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened awareness during Halloween or seasonal retail activity. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 80%, climbing from 5 to 9 cases, potentially linked to darker evenings and increased social gatherings. These increases contrast with notable declines: public order offences fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 40% (from 5 to 3), suggesting a possible reduction in vandalism during the month. Violent crime, though remaining the most common category (45.5% of all crimes), was 40% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), illustrating Littleport's continued safety in this critical area. Residents may find the 80% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the need for community vigilance during October's extended evenings.

Littleport's crime rate in October 2025 (3.5 per 1,000 residents) marked an 11.0% decline from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local policing efforts. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 286 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate contextualises the low overall crime rate within the population, highlighting that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK average, with Littleport's violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) being 40% below the national average for this category. These metrics collectively suggest that Littleport maintains a secure environment, though the slight month-on-month decrease may indicate ongoing community engagement or seasonal factors influencing crime patterns.