Crime Rate in Woodditton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodditton

The total recorded crimes in Woodditton, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodditton crime rate of 18.61 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 Woodditton, encompassing approximately 537 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodditton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silhalls Close with total crimes: 1
  • School Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 1

How safe is Woodditton?

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

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Woodditton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 236 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Woodditton had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 210 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodditton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodditton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Woodditton crimes were 236. The crime rate of Woodditton in 2024 was 439.15 (year) or 36.60 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodditton were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 390.77 (year) or 32.56 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Woodditton)CrimesRank (Woodditton)CrimesRank (Woodditton)
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
Ely NorthNA NA356 8334 8
BurwellNA NA298 10314 9
SuttonNA NA311 9228 10
Soham NorthNA NA248 11215 11
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Woodditton 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 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20254
November 202512
October 202511
September 20254
August 202515
July 202517
June 202515
May 202513
April 202510
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20253
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
April 20253
March 20252

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

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20253

High Crime Locations Woodditton in February 2026

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

1. Silhalls Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. School Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Little Ditton (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Algar Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Kettlefields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Strollers Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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