Chatteris Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Chatteris' crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 46.6% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 47.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the unique character of this built-up area within Fenland, where community cohesion and low population density likely contribute to the reduced incidence of property-related crime. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, occurs at 2.1 per 1,000 residents—28% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour follows at 0.8 per 1,000, 46% below the national rate, suggesting strong local enforcement or social norms that deter such incidents. Seasonal factors may play a role, as the start of summer typically brings increased social activity in rural areas. However, the absence of major tourist attractions or commercial hubs in Chatteris means seasonal fluctuations are less pronounced than in coastal towns or urban centres. The low property crime rate—just 10 incidents across all categories—reflects the area's character as a relatively quiet, low-density built-up area where residential security and community policing may be more effective. This pattern contrasts sharply with larger cities, where property crime often outpaces violent crime in prevalence.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and drug-related crimes tripling (from 1 to 4). These increases, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal changes or temporary events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 28.6% (from 14 to 10 incidents), indicating possible success in local interventions or natural seasonal patterns. The area's drug-related crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents—43% above the UK average—raises questions about local enforcement priorities or demographic factors. The violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) remains 28% below the national average for this category, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic profile or effective community policing. Residents might find the 400% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it could signal changes in local social activity patterns during the summer months.

Chatteris' crime rate in June 2023 rose by 65.9% compared to the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000, marking a significant upward trend. However, this increase still leaves the area 47.1% below the UK average. On a daily basis, residents faced roughly 2 crimes per day over the course of June, a figure that contextualizes the pace of incidents within the local community. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 223 residents—a rate that, while low, may feel more pronounced to those living in the area compared to national statistics. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 12,951 residents of Chatteris experienced a crime rate that is 47.1% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative safety despite the month-on-month increase. This contrast underscores the importance of local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics—that may contribute to Chatteris' consistently lower crime rates compared to the national average. The 65.9% increase from May to June, while notable, remains within the context of a broader trend of lower crime incidence in this built-up area.