Littleport Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Littleport's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a combination of seasonal and local factors. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 47.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting its relatively low exposure to crime. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 48.7% of all reported incidents (18 cases), though their rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (5 cases, 13.5%) and criminal damage (5 cases, 13.5%) also feature prominently, with both categories significantly below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school, university freshers, and shorter evenings—likely influences these patterns. For instance, the decline in shoplifting (from 8 to 1 incident, an 87.5% drop) may reflect reduced retail foot traffic as students return to academic routines. Conversely, the rise in 'other crime' (3 cases, 8.1%)—which exceeds the UK average by 87%—suggests unexplained shifts in criminal activity. These trends are consistent with Littleport's character as a small built-up area in East Cambridgeshire, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to its comparatively low crime rates.

The most dramatic month-on-month swing in September 2025 was the 87.5% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from eight incidents to one. This sharp decline may be attributed to the return to school and university term, reducing foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, 'other crime' increased by 50.0%, rising from two to three incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, remains 87% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000). Violent crimes, however, saw a notable shift: while they remain the most common category (18 incidents, 48.7% of total), their rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50.0%, from 10 to 5 incidents, likely linked to the seasonal transition as nightlife activity wanes with shorter evenings.

Littleport's crime rate in September 2025 (3.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a 36.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the end of summer holidays and the return to routine, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 255 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of around 9,448 people. This context suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may further contribute to this trend.