Crime Rate in Ely East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely East

The total recorded crimes in Ely East, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely East crime rate of 3.65 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-45.83% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Ely East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newnham Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ely East)CrimesRank (Ely East)CrimesRank (Ely East)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
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

Ely East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202614
December 202512
November 20258
October 202522
September 202513
August 202517
July 20257
June 202520
May 202520
April 202520
March 202519
February 202521

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20253
September 20254
August 20257
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
October 20253
September 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20253

A total of 280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202624
December 202520
November 202520
October 202518
September 202520
August 202527
July 202524
June 202532
May 202512
April 202523
March 202519
February 202528

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20258
October 20257
September 20254
August 202513
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202611
December 20255
November 202510
October 20258
September 20254
August 202518
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 202518
March 202510
February 202515

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20256
August 20253
July 20254
June 20259
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
April 20254
March 20251

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20254
August 20253
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Ely East in February 2026

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

1. Newnham Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. High Barns (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Fore Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Stuntney Causeway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Carey Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Steeple Row (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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