Chatteris Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris' drug-related crime rate in August 2023 stood at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, 36% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This contrasts sharply with the area's overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000, which is 50.6% below the UK's 8.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.5% of all crimes, with 19 incidents reported—1.5 per 1,000 residents. This category, while significant locally, remains 43% below the UK average. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may have influenced patterns: while empty homes could theoretically increase burglary risk, the local burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) was 41% below the UK average. The area's built-up character within Fenland, likely shaped by its smaller population and limited nightlife, may contribute to lower rates of public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK's 0.6 per 1,000. However, the drug category's anomaly warrants closer examination, as it diverges from the broader trend of Chatteris' generally low crime profile. Local factors such as proximity to transport links or transient populations could explain this disparity, though further data would be needed to confirm.

August 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns in Chatteris. Public order offences surged by 400%, rising from one incident to five, a stark increase that may reflect heightened activity during the summer holiday period. Burglary also doubled from zero to three incidents, though the local rate (0.2 per 1,000) remains 41% below the UK average. Criminal damage and arson similarly doubled from four to eight, suggesting potential links to seasonal events or property-related disputes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 40%, dropping from 10 to six incidents—a decline that could align with reduced public gatherings during August. Drug-related crimes in Chatteris were 36% above the UK average, a marked outlier given the area's overall low crime profile. This discrepancy may hint at localized pressures. For residents, the 400% rise in public order offences offers a concrete insight into how seasonal activity can influence crime trends, even in areas typically characterised by low rates.

Chatteris' crime rate in August 2023 (4.0 per 1,000) marked a 21.1% increase from the previous month's 3.3 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, places the area's monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 249 residents—a figure that underscores the relative safety of Chatteris compared to national averages. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were recorded over 31 days, a localised metric that reflects the area's small population of 12,951. When scaled to the UK's larger population, Chatteris' overall rate remains 50.6% below the national average, highlighting the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts. The 36% spike in drug-related offences compared to the UK average may indicate a unique challenge for Chatteris, but the broader crime profile remains markedly safer. This contrast is further evident in categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 65% below the UK rate, and public order offences, which were 33% below. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Chatteris' built-up but low-density character, suggest that community-focused policing and the area's limited commercial activity may play a role in sustaining lower crime levels despite the drug-related anomaly.