Ely Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bicycle theft in Ely during September 2024 stood at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11% increase above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts sharply with the area’s overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000, which is 45.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38% of all incidents (41 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.3% (23 cases). These figures align with Ely’s character as a largely rural town with a small built-up area, where higher levels of community cohesion may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. However, the bicycle theft outlier suggests a potential disconnect between local crime prevention efforts and specific vulnerabilities, such as poorly secured bike storage in the town’s limited retail and leisure zones. Seasonal factors, including the return of students to university halls and the transition to shorter evenings, may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The overall crime rate, while significantly lower than national norms, reflects a consistent trend in Ely’s historically low crime profile, likely reinforced by its compact geography and strong local policing presence.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from zero to one reported case—a stark spike that could indicate heightened tensions or isolated incidents. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 33.3%, with 8 incidents recorded, suggesting potential seasonal influences linked to the onset of colder weather and increased outdoor activities as nights draw in. In contrast, burglary and vehicle crime both fell by 60%, from five to two cases each, potentially reflecting improved security measures in residential areas or reduced opportunities due to lower foot traffic during the school term. Public order offences also decreased by 45.5%, from 11 to six cases, linked to the easing of summer-related disturbances as the academic year resumed. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, at 38% of all incidents, though this rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 39% below the UK average. Residents may find the 45.5% overall reduction in crime compared to the UK average particularly reassuring, indicating that Ely continues to perform well relative to national trends despite the bicycle theft anomaly.

Ely’s September 2024 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 marked a 21.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 237 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparative purposes. With a population of 25,642, Ely’s crime statistics highlight the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining safety, particularly in areas where property crimes and violent incidents have consistently remained below national benchmarks. The 45.5% gap between Ely’s rate and the UK average underscores the area’s relative safety, a position reinforced by the significant reductions in burglary (60%), vehicle crime (60%), and public order offences (45.5%) compared to August. These figures suggest that Ely’s compact, community-focused environment may offer natural advantages in crime prevention, though the bicycle theft outlier indicates areas for targeted improvement.