Crime Rate in East Cambridgeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Cambridgeshire

The total recorded crimes in East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 431 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Cambridgeshire crime rate of 4.91 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 East Cambridgeshire, encompassing approximately 87,763 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (169) incidents (-5.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (-5.32% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (51.61% increase)
East Cambridgeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 9
  • Market Street with total crimes: 8

East Cambridgeshire Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

How safe is East Cambridgeshire?

To understand the safety of East Cambridgeshire, we need to analyze East Cambridgeshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Cambridgeshire has recorded 6,222 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 70.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 252 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,241 crimes with a crime rate of 59.72, ranking it 285 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, East Cambridgeshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridgeshire average, with 6222 crimes compared to 13092.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, East Cambridgeshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Cambridgeshire had fewer crimes than the Cambridgeshire average, with 5,241 crimes compared to 11,165. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, East Cambridgeshire witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Cambridgeshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

East Cambridgeshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Littleport (78 crimes), and the safest, Downham Villages (10 crimes), is 68 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Cambridgeshire.

Similarly, the area of Littleport (78 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Burwell (20 crimes), with a difference of 58 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Cambridgeshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Littleport78
Bottisham54
Ely East54
Soham South37
Ely North36

Safest Wards:

Stretham20
Burwell20
Sutton16
Haddenham10
Downham Villages10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Littleport78
South Ely73
Soham59
Swaffham & Bottisham54
North Ely43

Safest Areas:

Haddenham, Stretham & Witchford30
Little Downham & Sutton26
Isleham, Fordham & Chippenham24
Dullingham & Cheveley24
Burwell20

East Cambridgeshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Cambridgeshire has recorded 431 crimes with crime rate of 4.91 ranking 295th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2024, the total East Cambridgeshire crimes were 6,222. The crime rate of East Cambridgeshire in 2024 was 70.90 (year) or 5.91 (month) ranking it 252 danzarous in the UK. East Cambridgeshire ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Cambridgeshire were around 5,241 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.72 (year) or 4.98 (month) ranking 285 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Cambridgeshire, East Cambridgeshire ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of East Cambridgeshire

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
South Cambridgeshire1,037 412,219 410,992 4
Huntingdonshire1,347 315,043 313,365 3
Fenland833 210,237 29,326 2
Cambridge1,619 121,737 116,901 1

East Cambridgeshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (169 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (178 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (162 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (101 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 171 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (157 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 144 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (229 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (94 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (165 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (159 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (109 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 212 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 137 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (376 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (240 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1297 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 202594
March 2025101
February 202578
January 202578
December 202493
November 202482
October 202494
September 2024102
August 2024109
July 2024137
June 2024240

A total of 410 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202531
March 202532
February 202529
January 202523
December 202414
November 202423
October 202437
September 202435
August 202425
July 202468
June 202446

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202529
March 20259
February 202520
January 202521
December 202420
November 202427
October 202427
September 202427
August 202415
July 202418
June 202422

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 202516
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20242
August 202414
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 245 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202516
February 202517
January 202512
December 202420
November 202426
October 202438
September 202414
August 202424
July 202421
June 202430

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247

A total of 183 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 202531
February 202514
January 202513
December 202411
November 202413
October 202412
September 20249
August 202417
July 202411
June 202430

A total of 2260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 376 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025169
April 2025178
March 2025162
February 2025171
January 2025157
December 2024144
November 2024138
October 2024229
September 2024165
August 2024159
July 2024212
June 2024376

A total of 535 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202530
March 202545
February 202529
January 202541
December 202434
November 202436
October 202443
September 202442
August 202439
July 202460
June 2024112

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 74 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 325 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202521
March 202530
February 202516
January 202520
December 202419
November 202421
October 202432
September 202416
August 202427
July 202445
June 202462

A total of 412 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202524
March 202532
February 202526
January 202529
December 202424
November 202432
October 202431
September 202432
August 202445
July 202443
June 202462

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244

High Crime Locations East Cambridgeshire in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Public order1
Other theft1
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
4. Woodland Farm Units (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Green Head Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Maple Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons3

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