Crime Rate in Bottisham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bottisham

The total recorded crimes in Bottisham, East Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bottisham crime rate of 59.18 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-51.35% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bottisham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairview Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Maryland Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Beech Croft with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Bottisham has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 59.18 ranking 3th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bottisham)CrimesRank (Bottisham)CrimesRank (Bottisham)
Littleport68 1918 1734 1
Ely East59 2820 3606 3
Soham South43 4606 4524 4
Ely West37 6524 5425 5
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

Bottisham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202510
April 202516
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 202417
November 202412
October 202426
September 202419
August 202427

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
March 20254
August 20243

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202537
May 202528
April 202521
March 202521
February 202514
January 202521
December 202411
November 202420
October 202451
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20244
September 202415

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 202415
August 20246

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 202515
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
August 202413

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

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
October 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Bottisham in July 2025

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

1. Fairview Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Maryland Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Beech Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. The Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Rogers Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Swaffham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Lower End (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Green Head Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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