Crime in Doddington and Wimblington: statistics, rates and trends
282 crimes were recorded in Doddington and Wimblington in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Doddington and Wimblington
- Questions about crime in Doddington and Wimblington
- About this data
282 crimes were recorded in Doddington and Wimblington in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Doddington and Wimblington has the 1,036th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Doddington and Wimblington | Fenland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 282 | 9,502 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.2 | 90.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,015 | 104,896 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Doddington and Wimblington was highest in the year to July 2025 (294 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (190). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 282 | 56.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 294 | 58.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 246 | 49.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 251 | 50.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 263 | 52.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 245 | 48.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 190 | 37.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 239 | 47.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 245 | 48.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Doddington and Wimblington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 26.9 | 0.79 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +28% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -5% |
| Public order | 15 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +7% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.4 | 1.13 | +71% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.6 | 1.64 | +100% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.20 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Doddington and Wimblington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 47.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Doddington and Wimblington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Doddington and Wimblington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Doddington and Wimblington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Doddington and Wimblington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Doddington and Wimblington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Doddington and Wimblington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Doddington and Wimblington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Doddington and Wimblington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Doddington and Wimblington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Doddington and Wimblington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Doddington and Wimblington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Doddington and Wimblington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Doddington and Wimblington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Doddington and Wimblington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Doddington and Wimblington |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 2,097 | 97.2 | +73% |
| Chatteris | 854 | 76.5 | +36% |
| Ramsey | 552 | 100.4 | +78% |
| Whittlesey | 1,069 | 69.7 | +24% |
| Warboys | 263 | 49.5 | -12% |
| Littleport | 651 | 74.7 | +33% |
| Elm and Emneth | 402 | 71.9 | +28% |
| Ely | 1,640 | 80.7 | +43% |
1 areas within Doddington and Wimblington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Doddington & Wimblington had the highest rate (56.2 per 1,000) and Doddington & Wimblington the lowest (56.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doddington & Wimblington | Neighbourhood | 5,015 | 282 | 56.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Doddington and Wimblington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ancaster Way | 42 |
| On or near New Street | 16 |
| On or near Manor Estate | 12 |
| On or near Honeymead Road | 11 |
| On or near Wimblington Road | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Brickmaker'S Arms Lane | 8 |
| On or near Greenwood Way | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Addison Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Doddington and Wimblington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 111 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Doddington and Wimblington has an estimated population of 5,015. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Doddington and Wimblington sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Doddington and Wimblington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Doddington and Wimblington a safe place to live?
Doddington and Wimblington recorded 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Doddington and Wimblington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Doddington and Wimblington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Doddington and Wimblington was down 4% on the year before: 282 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 294 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Doddington and Wimblington?
Doddington and Wimblington is policed by Cambridgeshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Doddington and Wimblington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.