Crime Rate in Bottisham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bottisham

The total recorded crimes in Bottisham, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bottisham crime rate of 85.26 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 Bottisham, encompassing approximately 996 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (111.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (525.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bottisham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Grove with total crimes: 21
  • Maryland Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Lode Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bottisham?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Bottisham reported a higher crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 821 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bottisham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Bottisham experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 673 crimes compared to 374. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bottisham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bottisham Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Bottisham crimes were 821. The crime rate of Bottisham in 2024 was 823.55 (year) or 68.63 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bottisham were around 673 crimes with yearly crime rate of 675.09 (year) or 56.26 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bottisham)CrimesRank (Bottisham)CrimesRank (Bottisham)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
Ely WestNA NA524 5425 5
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

Bottisham 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20256
October 202513
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
April 20253
February 20254

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 202512
November 20259
October 202512
September 20253
August 20251
July 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 20264
December 20258
November 20254
October 202511
September 202526
August 202521
July 202519
June 202517
May 202510
April 202516
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202617
December 202516
November 202530
October 202517
September 202523
August 202536
July 202518
June 202537
May 202528
April 202521
March 202521
February 202514

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20257
October 20253
September 20259
August 20255
July 20253
June 20256
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20253
November 20251
October 20258
September 20259
August 20253
July 20251
June 20256
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20251
October 20253
August 20252
July 20256
March 20254

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253
October 20256
September 20256
May 20254
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
July 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 202515

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
May 20256
March 20253

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Bottisham in February 2026

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

1. Fairview Grove (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Maryland Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Lode Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Swaffham Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Docking Droveway (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
6. Brinkley Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Lower End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Tothill Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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