Chatteris Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris’ crime mix in April 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by both seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.8% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category—a share that contrasts with the UK average where such crimes typically constitute around 2.6 per 1,000 (2.3 per 1,000 in Chatteris). This balance suggests a higher incidence of interpersonal conflict compared to other rural areas, potentially linked to the area’s small-scale community dynamics where disputes may escalate more readily. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 16.4%, reflecting the challenges of managing public conduct in a built-up area with limited formal oversight. Shoplifting, at 10.5% of total crimes, indicates vulnerabilities in retail spaces.5 per 1,000 remains 25% below the UK average. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter holidays and spring weather—may have contributed to increased outdoor activity, which could explain the 500% surge in criminal damage and arson. However, the area’s overall crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 remains 32.5% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community engagement strategies in mitigating crime. Categories like public order and vehicle crime also fell below UK averages, suggesting a broader pattern of lower property-related incidents in this rural built-up area. While the dominance of violent crime over property crime is unusual for a rural setting, it aligns with the area’s role as a commuter hub within Fenland, where transient populations may contribute to higher interpersonal conflict. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions in managing violent crime while maintaining the low baseline of property-related offences that characterises Chatteris.

April 2024 marked a stark shift in Chatteris’ crime profile, with criminal damage and arson surging by 500% from one to six incidents—a jump likely linked to seasonal property maintenance or Easter-related activities. Shoplifting also doubled to seven cases, potentially influenced by increased foot traffic during spring festivals. Conversely, other theft and other crime dropped by 25% and 75% respectively, suggesting temporary disruptions in criminal opportunities. Violence and sexual offences remained 10% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000, a contrast to the national trend where such crimes often dominate. Residents may find the daily crime rate of two incidents per day useful for contextualising local safety, though this remains significantly lower than urban counterparts. The mix of rising property crimes and stable violent crime rates indicates a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics.

April 2024 saw a 33.9% increase in Chatteris’ crime rate compared to March, rising from 3.9 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. While this shift may reflect seasonal activity—such as increased outdoor engagement during spring weather—it remains 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly tally of 67 crimes translates to roughly two incidents per day, a figure that situates Chatteris within a broader rural context where low population density typically correlates with lower crime frequency. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a ratio that highlights the area’s relatively sparse criminal activity when scaled to its population of 12,951. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, invites consideration of how local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—might further moderate crime trends in the coming months.