Crime Rate in Ely East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely East

The total recorded crimes in Ely East, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely East crime rate of 4.02 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 East, encompassing approximately 13,442 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ely East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Street with total crimes: 9
  • Steeple Row with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ely East?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Ely East reported a higher crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 820 crimes compared to 444. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ely East witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Ely East experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 606 crimes compared to 374. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ely East witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ely East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ely East has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 4.02 ranking 3th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ely East crimes were 820. The crime rate of Ely East in 2024 was 61.00 (year) or 5.08 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ely East were around 606 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.08 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ely East)CrimesRank (Ely East)CrimesRank (Ely East)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
Ely North36 5356 8334 8
Stretham20 10470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham24 8389 7355 7
Woodditton24 7236 12210 12
Burwell20 11298 10314 9
Sutton16 12311 9228 10
Soham North22 9248 11215 11
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Ely East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 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 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202519
February 202521
January 202514
December 202415
November 202417
October 202416
September 202414
August 202418
July 202423
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202518
March 202510
February 202515
January 20252
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202523
March 202519
February 202528
January 202513
December 202413
November 202415
October 202424
September 202415
August 202422
July 202423
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ely East in May 2025

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

1. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Steeple Row (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Chantry Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Newnham Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Archery Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Willow Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Fore Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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