Crime in Littleport: statistics, rates and trends
680 crimes were recorded in Littleport in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Littleport at a glance
- Crime trends in Littleport
- Types of crime in Littleport
- Littleport compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Littleport
- Streets with the most crime in Littleport
- What happened after crimes were reported in Littleport
- Demographics of Littleport
- Questions about crime in Littleport
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (245), shoplifting (123) and anti-social behaviour (101) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 650th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Littleport | East Cambridgeshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 680 | 5,607 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 60.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 8,718 | 92,906 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Littleport of any year here (680 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 53%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 680 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 625 | 71.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 612 | 70.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 567 | 65.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 548 | 62.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 678 | 77.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 547 | 62.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 505 | 57.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 444 | 50.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 46 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Littleport recorded notably more shoplifting (67% above the national rate) and other crime (30% above the national rate), and notably less public order (60% below) and other theft (59% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 61 to 123 and criminal damage and arson rose from 53 to 61, while other theft fell from 34 to 23 and burglary fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 28.1 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 14.1 | 8.5 | +102% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 11.6 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.6 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Littleport; the highest is March (98.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Beck Row (45.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Littleport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ely | 1,601 | 78.8 | +1% |
| Soham | 686 | 56.6 | -27% |
| Beck Row | 233 | 45.3 | -42% |
| Lakenheath | 242 | 47.8 | -39% |
| Doddington and Wimblington | 280 | 55.8 | -28% |
| Chatteris | 838 | 75.1 | -4% |
| Downham Market | 667 | 59.0 | -24% |
| March | 2,133 | 98.9 | +27% |
Littleport is the one area listed within Littleport, with 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Littleport | Neighbourhood | 10,536 | 955 | 90.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Littleport over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Woodland Farm Units” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodland Farm Units | 66 |
| On or near Cottier Drive | 45 |
| On or near Brookside Grove | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Cornfield Lane | 18 |
| On or near Parson'S Lane | 18 |
| On or near Shire Lane | 17 |
| On or near Upton Place | 17 |
| On or near Friar'S Place | 16 |
Of the 579 crimes in Littleport with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 10.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Littleport has an estimated population of 8,718 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Littleport average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Littleport | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Littleport a safe place to live?
Littleport recorded 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 650th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Littleport?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (123).
Is crime in Littleport going up or down?
Recorded crime in Littleport was up 9% on the year before: 680 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 625 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Littleport?
About 8,718 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Littleport?
Littleport is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.