Crime Rates at Croftwood, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2NB

Croftwood area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Downham Villages , and the 12th lowest crime rate of 245 local areas in East Cambridgeshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Croftwood (CB6 2NB) in the last 12 months was 9.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.3% lower than the Downham Villages average (38.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Croftwood (CB6 2NB), the main crime hotspot is near Astley Close. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.