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Thinking about moving to Ely CF5? Police recorded 337 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Ely CF5 recorded 337 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 112 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Ely CF5 were: Violence & sexual offences (112), Shoplifting (41), and Anti-social behaviour (39). These accounted for 57% of all recorded crime in the area.
Ely CF5 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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