Crime Rate in Ely West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely West

The total recorded crimes in Ely West, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Ely West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Christopher Tye Close with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ely West)CrimesRank (Ely West)CrimesRank (Ely West)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
StrethamNA NA470 6410 6
Fordham & IslehamNA NA389 7355 7
Ely NorthNA NA356 8334 8
BurwellNA NA298 10314 9
SuttonNA NA311 9228 10
Soham NorthNA NA248 11215 11
WooddittonNA NA236 12210 12
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Ely West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20257
November 20254
October 202514
September 20258
August 202521
July 20256
June 202515
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 202511
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 202512
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202612
December 202515
November 202510
October 202513
September 202518
August 202517
July 202515
June 20258
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 202516

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
March 20252

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20259
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20256
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252

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
October 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 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

High Crime Locations Ely West in February 2026

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

1. Little Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
3. Christopher Tye Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wheatsheaf Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beald Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Priests Meadow Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fleetwood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meldon Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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