Crime Rate in Ely West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely West

The total recorded crimes in Ely West, East Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely West crime rate of 4.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Ely West Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mary'S Street with total crimes: 5
  • Tennyson Place with total crimes: 3
  • Little Lane 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 July 2025 the Ely West has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ely West)CrimesRank (Ely West)CrimesRank (Ely West)
Littleport68 1918 1734 1
Bottisham59 3821 2673 2
Ely East59 2820 3606 3
Soham South43 4606 4524 4
Stretham41 5470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham30 7389 7355 7
Ely North19 11356 8334 8
Soham North26 8248 11215 11
Burwell16 12298 10314 9
Sutton20 10311 9228 10
Woodditton25 9236 12210 12
Haddenham11 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages6 14102 14103 14

Ely West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 202516
January 202515
December 202414
November 202417
October 202421
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202515
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 202415
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ely West in July 2025

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

1. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
2. Tennyson Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Little Lane (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Columbine Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bedford Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Elmfield (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Christopher Tye Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gateway Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Hereward Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. West Fen Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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