Chatteris Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris' crime rate in May 2023 stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This places the built-up area within Fenland among the safest in the country for this month. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, contributing 40% of all reported incidents—14 cases in total. This was followed by violence and sexual offences (11 cases, 31.4% share) and other crime (3 cases, 8.6% share). These patterns align with Chatteris' character as a relatively low-density built-up area with limited commercial and nightlife activity, which likely contributes to lower rates of property crime compared to urban centres. Seasonal factors in May, such as bank holidays and extended evening hours, may have influenced anti-social behaviour trends. The area's overall safety profile is reinforced by its consistently low violent crime rate, which is 68% below the UK average for this category. However, the presence of 'other crime' at 0.2 per 1,000—43% above the UK average—suggests specific local dynamics requiring further analysis. This month's data illustrates a balance between routine patterns and minor fluctuations tied to seasonal rhythms.

The most striking shift in May 2023 was the 100% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, now exceeds the UK average by 43% (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000). Concurrently, possession of weapons and drug-related incidents both doubled from zero to one case each, marking significant month-on-month surges. These increases contrast with steep declines in public order offences (-50%), vehicle crime (-50%), and other theft (-50%), which may reflect seasonal changes in community activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category.1 per 1,000 was 17% below the UK average for this category. The violent crime rate (0.9 per 1,000) was even more strikingly low, sitting 68% below the UK average. For residents, the most actionable insight is the sharp drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 2 to 1 case—a 50% reduction that could indicate improved parking security measures or reduced traffic during May's bank holidays. These fluctuations highlight the interplay between local conditions and broader national trends.

Chatteris' crime rate in May 2023 (2.7 per 1,000) represents a 16.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.3 per 1,000. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 370 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the area's overall safety. On a daily basis, the 35 total crimes correspond to approximately 1.1 crimes per day, a rate that remains exceptionally low compared to other UK towns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Chatteris' crime profile is fundamentally different from the national average: while the UK experiences 8 crimes per 1,000 residents, Chatteris' residents face less than a third of that risk. This disparity is most pronounced in violent crime, where the area's rate is 68% below the UK average. However, the 43% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK average suggests specific local factors—possibly related to unclassified offences or niche issues—that warrant closer examination. The month-on-month increase, while statistically significant, must be contextualised within Chatteris' broader pattern of sustained low crime rates, which have historically positioned the area as one of the safest in the Fenland region.