Ely Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ely's August 2024 crime profile reveals a striking balance between violent and property offences, with the former slightly outnumbering the latter for the first time this year. At 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, Ely's overall rate remains 35.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000—a gap that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.0% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category's 29% deficit compared to the UK suggests robust local policing or community cohesion in mitigating severe offences. Anti-social behaviour (22.6%) and public order (8.0%) followed as the next most common categories, both well below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—may contribute to the lower rates of property crime, though the area's cathedral city status likely plays a role in shaping both crime patterns and community responses. Shoplifting and other thefts remained 44% and 30% below UK averages, possibly reflecting Ely's smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. While causal links, the combination of tourist activity and Ely's compact built-up area likely influences crime dynamics, with fewer opportunities for large-scale property crimes and more focused policing efforts in high-traffic zones.

August 2024 saw a significant shift in Ely's crime mix, with violent crimes (48) surpassing property crimes (40) for the first time this year. This reversal from earlier trends may reflect seasonal factors, as the cathedral city's tourist season peaks in summer. Vehicle crime increased by 66.7% compared to July, likely linked to holiday travel patterns. Theft from the person plummeted by 80.0%, with only one reported incident compared to five in July—possibly due to increased foot patrols or summer-specific deterrents. While violent crime rates remain 29% below the UK average, the local balance between violent and property offences highlights a unique local dynamic. The drop in criminal damage and arson (71.4% decrease) may indicate effective community initiatives or seasonal inactivity in certain sectors.

Ely's crime rate in August 2024 dropped 16.0% from the previous month, falling to 5.3 per 1,000 residents from 6.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as August sees fewer daytime activities in some sectors and more residents away on holiday. Daily crime counts averaged four reported incidents per day, a figure that translates to one crime for every 187 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for Ely's daily figure. The population-scaled perspective shows that Ely's crime profile remains consistently below national benchmarks, with 35.4% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents than the UK average. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like theft from the person, which was 100% below the UK rate. However, the local context must be weighed against factors such as Ely's cathedral city status, which may influence both tourism patterns and community cohesion.