Crime Rate in Ely North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely North

The total recorded crimes in Ely North, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely North crime rate of 6.51 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ely North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bentham Way with total crimes: 3
  • Cherry Drive with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Ely North has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 6.51 ranking 5th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ely North)CrimesRank (Ely North)CrimesRank (Ely North)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
August 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20256
February 202514
January 20256
December 202410
November 20249
October 202412
September 202418
August 20249
July 20249
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20249
May 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

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
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

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
March 20252
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ely North in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bentham Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cherry Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Frankland Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Padnal Bank (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Summerhayes (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Forsythia Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lynton Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Lisle Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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