Ely Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Ely’s crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 31.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to the national picture. This rate translates to a monthly exposure of one crime per 208 residents, a figure that helps residents contextualise their personal risk. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.4% of all incidents, though this category remained 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 18.7%, with shoplifting at 13.0%, highlighting the influence of retail activity in the area. Seasonal factors, such as Christmas shopping and dark evenings, likely contributed to the spike in shoplifting and public order offences. These trends align with Ely’s character as a small built-up area with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where seasonal demands on local services and increased foot traffic may temporarily elevate certain crime types. The overall rate, however, remains low, suggesting that the area’s infrastructure and community engagement efforts may mitigate broader risks. This data underscores the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to local rhythms, such as enhancing lighting in high-traffic areas during winter months or increasing police presence around shopping districts during peak hours.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in other theft (+166.7%) and public order offences (+150%), likely tied to seasonal factors like holiday shopping and increased social gatherings. Burglary also rose by 150%, though this remains well below the UK average for the category. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 64.3%, possibly due to reduced outdoor activity during colder evenings. Vehicle crime decreased by 20%, a trend consistent with lower traffic volumes during the holiday season. For residents, the 30% gap between Ely’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.8 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) underscores the area’s comparatively lower risk in this category. These shifts illustrate how seasonal patterns and local characteristics intersect with crime trends.

Ely’s crime rate in December 2025 rose by 8.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.4 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported each day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, a metric that helps residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, highlighting Ely’s relative safety. The population context—25,642 residents—adds nuance to the statistics, ensuring comparisons are grounded in the area’s specific demographics rather than broad national trends.