Crime in Doddington and Wimblington: statistics, rates and trends
280 crimes were recorded in Doddington and Wimblington in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Doddington and Wimblington at a glance
- Crime trends in Doddington and Wimblington
- Types of crime in Doddington and Wimblington
- Doddington and Wimblington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Doddington and Wimblington
- Streets with the most crime in Doddington and Wimblington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Doddington and Wimblington
- Demographics of Doddington and Wimblington
- Questions about crime in Doddington and Wimblington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), anti-social behaviour (45) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,037th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Doddington and Wimblington | Fenland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 280 | 9,525 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,015 | 104,896 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Doddington and Wimblington peaked in the year to August 2025 (311 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (190). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 280 | 55.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 311 | 62.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 246 | 49.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 246 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 257 | 51.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 49.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 190 | 37.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 239 | 47.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 237 | 47.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (42% below) and other theft (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 60 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 27.1 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 4.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Doddington and Wimblington; the highest is Ramsey (99.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Warboys (48.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Doddington and Wimblington |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 2,133 | 98.9 | +77% |
| Chatteris | 838 | 75.1 | +34% |
| Ramsey | 548 | 99.6 | +78% |
| Whittlesey | 1,040 | 67.8 | +21% |
| Warboys | 255 | 48.0 | -14% |
| Littleport | 680 | 78.0 | +40% |
| Elm and Emneth | 402 | 71.9 | +29% |
| Ely | 1,601 | 78.8 | +41% |
Doddington & Wimblington is the one area listed within Doddington and Wimblington, with 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddington & Wimblington | Neighbourhood | 5,015 | 280 | 55.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Doddington and Wimblington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ancaster Way” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ancaster Way | 34 |
| On or near New Street | 19 |
| On or near Wimblington Road | 13 |
| On or near Manor Estate | 12 |
| On or near Honeymead Road | 11 |
| On or near Brickmaker'S Arms Lane | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Askham Row | 7 |
| On or near Greenwood Way | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
Of the 235 crimes in Doddington and Wimblington with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 113 | 48.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
Doddington and Wimblington has an estimated population of 5,015 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.7%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Doddington and Wimblington average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Doddington and Wimblington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Doddington and Wimblington a safe place to live?
Doddington and Wimblington recorded 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,037th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Doddington and Wimblington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Doddington and Wimblington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Doddington and Wimblington was down 10% on the year before: 280 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 311 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Doddington and Wimblington?
About 5,015 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Doddington and Wimblington?
Doddington and Wimblington is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.