Ely Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ely's September 2025 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents stands at 33.8% below the UK average, marking it as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. This figure underscores the area's character as a relatively low-crime environment, with a crime profile shaped by its position within East Cambridgeshire. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (34.4% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (16.8%), and vehicle crime (10.4%)—illustrate a mix of personal and property-related incidents. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, may reflect the area's demographic profile as a town with a significant student population and family-oriented community. The seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year and shorter evenings, likely contributes to patterns in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in shoplifting—down 73.9% from the previous month—suggests a possible reduction in retail-focused criminal activity, potentially linked to the start of the academic term and associated changes in foot traffic. Ely's crime picture remains consistent with its historical trend of maintaining rates well below national averages, though the interplay of local policing, community engagement, and seasonal rhythms likely plays a role in sustaining this profile.

September 2025 saw an 116.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from six to thirteen incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property-related offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 73.9%, from 23 to six incidents, suggesting a potential seasonal effect linked to back-to-school routines and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 55.3%, aligning with the start of the academic term and possible increased community activity in public spaces. Ely's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.7 per 1,000) is 34% below the UK average, a gap that could reflect the area's character as a relatively stable built-up area with strong local policing. These changes illustrate how seasonal transitions and local rhythms influence crime patterns in Ely.

Ely's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 34.3% compared to the previous month, reflecting a significant shift in local crime dynamics. The daily crime count of four incidents per day highlights a manageable level of activity for a built-up area of 25,642 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 205 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of criminal activity relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would require a more detailed national comparison to fully appreciate. The population-scaled perspective suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this trend. These figures provide a snapshot of Ely's crime environment, offering residents a clear understanding of their monthly risk profile.