The total recorded crimes in Downham Villages, East Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downham Villages crime rate of 19.69 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 Downham Villages, encompassing approximately 304 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Downham Villages, we need to analyze Downham Villages crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to East Cambridgeshire:
In 2024, Downham Villages demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 102 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downham Villages recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, Downham Villages had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 103 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downham Villages recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Downham Villages has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Downham Villages has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 19.69 ranking 14th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK
In 2024, the total Downham Villages crimes were 102. The crime rate of Downham Villages in 2024 was 334.76 (year) or 27.90 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Downham Villages were around 103 crimes with yearly crime rate of 338.04 (year) or 28.17 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Downham Villages) | Crimes | Rank (Downham Villages) | Crimes | Rank (Downham Villages) | |
| Littleport | 68 | 1 | 918 | 1 | 734 | 1 |
| Bottisham | 59 | 3 | 821 | 2 | 673 | 2 |
| Ely East | 59 | 2 | 820 | 3 | 606 | 3 |
| Soham South | 43 | 4 | 606 | 4 | 524 | 4 |
| Ely West | 37 | 6 | 524 | 5 | 425 | 5 |
| Stretham | 41 | 5 | 470 | 6 | 410 | 6 |
| Fordham & Isleham | 30 | 7 | 389 | 7 | 355 | 7 |
| Ely North | 19 | 11 | 356 | 8 | 334 | 8 |
| Soham North | 26 | 8 | 248 | 11 | 215 | 11 |
| Burwell | 16 | 12 | 298 | 10 | 314 | 9 |
| Sutton | 20 | 10 | 311 | 9 | 228 | 10 |
| Woodditton | 25 | 9 | 236 | 12 | 210 | 12 |
| Haddenham | 11 | 13 | 123 | 13 | 110 | 13 |
July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 10 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 10 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Downham Villages postcode area is presented below.