Crime in Littleport: statistics, rates and trends

651 crimes were recorded in Littleport in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 238 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Littleport has the 702nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Littleport was highest in the year to July 2021 (694 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (435). Over the whole period it rose 50%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Littleport over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+91%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in other theft (-42%) and burglary (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Littleport

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Littleport recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Littleport

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Littleport recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Littleport

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Littleport recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Littleport

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Littleport recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Littleport

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Littleport recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Littleport

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Littleport recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Littleport

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Littleport recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Littleport

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Littleport recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Littleport

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Littleport recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Littleport

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Littleport recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Littleport

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Littleport recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Littleport

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Littleport recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Littleport

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Littleport recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Littleport

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Littleport recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Littleport, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Littleport.

1 areas within Littleport, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Littleport had the highest rate (85.2 per 1,000) and Littleport the lowest (85.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Littleport over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Littleport over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Littleport has an estimated population of 8,718. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Littleport sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Littleport. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.