Crime Rate in Ely West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely West

The total recorded crimes in Ely West, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely West crime rate of 2.90 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 Ely West, encompassing approximately 8,954 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ely West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedford Close with total crimes: 4
  • Goldsmith Court with total crimes: 3
  • Little Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ely West?

To understand the safety of Ely West, we need to analyze Ely West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Ely West reported a higher crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 524 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ely West witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Ely West experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 425 crimes compared to 374. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ely West witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Ely West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ely West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ely West has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 6th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ely West crimes were 524. The crime rate of Ely West in 2024 was 58.52 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ely West were around 425 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.46 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ely West)CrimesRank (Ely West)CrimesRank (Ely West)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
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

Ely West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 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 (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 202516
January 202515
December 202414
November 202417
October 202421
September 202410
August 202418
July 202419
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 202430
May 202423

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ely West in May 2025

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

1. Bedford Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Goldsmith Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Little Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Pasture Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. A10 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Teasel Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tennyson Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brooke Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Etheldreda Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fieldside (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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