14 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in East Cambridgeshire
Compare crime rates across all 14 wards in East Cambridgeshire. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Ely East | 96.0 | 60 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Littleport | 73.9 | 72 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Soham South | 68.4 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Stretham | 64.7 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Ely North | 50.8 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Bottisham | 47.1 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Ely West | 46.3 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Fordham & Isleham | 45.9 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Burwell | 45.3 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Sutton | 40.8 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Soham North | 37.4 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Downham Villages | 35.0 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Haddenham | 31.7 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Woodditton | 28.2 | 20 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of East Cambridgeshire has the highest crime rate?
Ely East has the highest crime rate in East Cambridgeshire, with 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in East Cambridgeshire?
Woodditton has the lowest crime rate among East Cambridgeshire's wards, with 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does East Cambridgeshire have?
East Cambridgeshire has 14 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.