Crime Rate in Woodditton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodditton

The total recorded crimes in Woodditton, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodditton crime rate of 44.66 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 Woodditton, encompassing approximately 537 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Woodditton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spurling Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Links with total crimes: 3
  • School Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Woodditton?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Woodditton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 236 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Woodditton had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 210 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Woodditton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Woodditton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodditton has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 44.66 ranking 7th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Woodditton crimes were 236. The crime rate of Woodditton in 2024 was 439.15 (year) or 36.60 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodditton were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 390.77 (year) or 32.56 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodditton)CrimesRank (Woodditton)CrimesRank (Woodditton)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
Ely North36 5356 8334 8
Stretham20 10470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham24 8389 7355 7
Burwell20 11298 10314 9
Sutton16 12311 9228 10
Soham North22 9248 11215 11
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Woodditton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 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 Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other crime 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20257
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20241
October 20248
September 202410
August 202410
July 20245
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Woodditton in May 2025

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

1. Spurling Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Links (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. School Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Trinity Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Star And Garter Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. The Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kettlefields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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