Crime Rate in Littleport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littleport

The total recorded crimes in Littleport, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littleport crime rate of 10.91 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Littleport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Woodland Farm Units with total crimes: 7
  • Old School Close with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Littleport has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 10.91 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littleport)CrimesRank (Littleport)CrimesRank (Littleport)
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
Ely North36 5356 8334 8
Stretham20 10470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham24 8389 7355 7
Woodditton24 7236 12210 12
Burwell20 11298 10314 9
Sutton16 12311 9228 10
Soham North22 9248 11215 11
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Littleport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202535
March 202530
February 202520
January 202531
December 202427
November 202417
October 202415
September 202432
August 202421
July 202420
June 202444
May 202430

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202524
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 202422
August 202417
July 202426
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202510
March 20258
February 20256
January 202514
December 20242
November 20247
October 202419
September 202421
August 20249
July 202436
June 202422
May 202424

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Woodland Farm Units (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Old School Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parson'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Upton Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Cornfield Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Friar'S Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Woodfen Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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