Crime Rate in Littleport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littleport

The total recorded crimes in Littleport, East Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littleport crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Littleport, encompassing approximately 7,152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (242.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Littleport Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Padnal with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Blackbank Drove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Littleport?

To understand the safety of Littleport, we need to analyze Littleport crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Littleport reported a higher crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 918 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Littleport witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Littleport experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 734 crimes compared to 374. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Littleport witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Littleport has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Littleport Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Littleport has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 10.63 ranking 3th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Littleport crimes were 918. The crime rate of Littleport in 2024 was 128.35 (year) or 10.70 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littleport were around 734 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.62 (year) or 8.55 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (East Cambridgeshire)
Ely East77 1820 3606 3
Bottisham77 2821 2673 2
Soham South52 4606 4524 4
Ely West34 6524 5425 5
Stretham35 5470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham23 8389 7355 7
Ely North31 7356 8334 8
Burwell17 11298 10314 9
Sutton18 10311 9228 10
Soham North20 9248 11215 11
Woodditton16 12236 12210 12
Haddenham8 14123 13110 13
Downham Villages9 13102 14103 14

Littleport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202520
January 202531
December 202427
November 202417
October 202415
September 202432
August 202421
July 202420
June 202444
May 202430
April 202423

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 202422
August 202417
July 202426
June 202432
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 181 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202514
December 20242
November 20247
October 202419
September 202421
August 20249
July 202436
June 202422
May 202424
April 202413

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Littleport in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Littleport postcode area is presented below.

1. Padnal (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blackbank Drove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Upton Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Cottier Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Meadow Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Lynn Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lynn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Grange Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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