Crime Rate in Ely North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely North

The total recorded crimes in Ely North, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely North crime rate of 3.80 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 North, encompassing approximately 5,529 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Ely North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Lynton Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sheriffs Gardens with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ely North?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Ely North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 356 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ely North recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Ely North had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 334 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ely North recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Ely North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ely North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Ely North crimes were 356. The crime rate of Ely North in 2024 was 64.38 (year) or 5.37 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ely North were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.40 (year) or 5.03 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ely North)CrimesRank (Ely North)CrimesRank (Ely North)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
Ely WestNA NA524 5425 5
StrethamNA NA470 6410 6
Fordham & IslehamNA NA389 7355 7
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 North 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202610
December 20255
November 202514
October 20257
September 20251
August 202511
July 20252
June 20254
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 202513
November 202511
October 202514
September 20259
August 202520
July 20258
June 202512
May 202515
April 20258
March 20256
February 202514

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
August 20252
March 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
September 20251
August 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20253

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
September 20252
July 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Ely North in February 2026

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

1. Compton Fields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Lynton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sheriffs Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Prickwillow Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Ely Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Morton Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Lumley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nene Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elderberry Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Tayberry Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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