Is Ely safe?
Ely recorded 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 16% below the England average (99.5) and about the East of England average (83.7).
Its safety score is 69/100 (good), where 60 is typical for the country.
- Crimes (12 mo)
- 1,524
- Rate per 1,000
- 83.1
- 1-year trend
- +7.5%
- 3-year trend
- +26.6%
- 5-year trend
- +40.4%
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences
- Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)
- 24
- Per 1,000 residents
- 1.3
How we measure this·Guide: Understanding crime statistics
Data last updated: 19 October 2026