Crime Rate in Littleport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littleport

The total recorded crimes in Littleport, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littleport crime rate of 9.37 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-67.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
Littleport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Chamberlain Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Friar'S Place with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Littleport)CrimesRank (Littleport)CrimesRank (Littleport)
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
Ely WestNA NA524 5425 5
StrethamNA NA470 6410 6
Fordham & IslehamNA NA389 7355 7
Ely NorthNA NA356 8334 8
BurwellNA NA298 10314 9
SuttonNA NA311 9228 10
Soham NorthNA NA248 11215 11
WooddittonNA NA236 12210 12
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Littleport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202612
December 202512
November 20252
October 20259
September 20255
August 202512
July 20259
June 202518
May 20257
April 202511
March 202524
February 20257

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202628
December 202523
November 202517
October 202520
September 202523
August 202525
July 202522
June 202523
May 202530
April 202535
March 202530
February 202520

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20257
November 20254
October 20253
September 20258
August 20258
July 20253
June 20256
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20255
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
November 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20254
April 20254

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202637
December 202519
November 202510
September 20251
August 202513
July 202514
June 20257
May 202528
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20255
August 20253
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20251
November 20255
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
July 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Littleport in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Chamberlain Fields (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Friar'S Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
4. Woodland Farm Units (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Cottier Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hunter Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hale Drove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Elm Side (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Washington Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Crown Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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