Chatteris Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris's crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 in March 2023 places it 64.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, illustrating a marked divergence from national trends. This built-up area within Fenland, likely characterised by a mix of residential and rural features, experiences a crime profile where violent offences dominate. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 51.4% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and public order offences (8.6%). This stark contrast to the UK average — where violent crimes make up 49% of total crimes — suggests a unique local dynamic. The seasonal context of March, with its transition to spring and lengthening evenings, may contribute to the higher proportion of violent incidents, as increased social activity and outdoor presence could heighten opportunities for such crimes. However, the area's overall low crime rate, particularly in property-related categories, indicates a safer environment than the national average. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, was 62% below the UK average, reflecting a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents. The data also highlights the absence of high-frequency property crimes, such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), which are significantly below their respective UK averages. This suggests that Chatteris's built-up area, with fewer commercial hubs or high-traffic zones, may limit opportunities for such offences. The relatively low crime rates, combined with the dominance of violent offences, illustrate a community where interpersonal conflicts or other factors contribute more prominently to crime statistics than property-based incidents. This profile could be influenced by the area's demographic characteristics, such as a lower population density or a more tightly knit community structure, which may reduce the likelihood of certain types of crime. The data also reveals that even within the violent crime category, Chatteris's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 49% below the UK average, indicating that while violent incidents are more prevalent locally, they remain relatively infrequent compared to the national context. This combination of factors — a low overall crime rate, a distinct emphasis on violent offences, and significant underperformance relative to the UK average in multiple categories — underscores the need to consider both local conditions and broader national trends when interpreting Chatteris's crime profile.

March 2023 saw violent crimes dominate the crime mix, making up 51.4% of the 35 total incidents — a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (49% of total crimes). This suggests a localised concentration of violent offences, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to spring and extended evenings. Meanwhile, property crimes remained low, with only seven incidents reported, compared to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for property-related offences. This divergence may reflect Chatteris's built-up area status, where fewer commercial or high-footfall zones could reduce opportunities for property crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.3% of total crimes, was 62% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's overall lower crime profile. For residents, the low frequency of non-violent crimes — such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) — offers reassurance about the safety of homes and vehicles in this part of Fenland.

Chatteris recorded 35 crimes in March 2023, translating to roughly one crime per day across its population of 12,951 residents. This monthly exposure means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 370 residents — a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000, Chatteris's rate of 2.7 per 1,000 highlights a stark contrast, with the area experiencing significantly fewer crimes. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, even when accounting for the 35 incidents reported. This suggests that Chatteris's built-up area, likely characterised by a mix of residential and rural elements, maintains a safer environment relative to larger urban centres. The daily crime count, while non-zero, remains low enough to indicate that most residents may not experience crime during their daily routines, further reinforcing the area's comparatively secure profile.