Chatteris Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris' crime profile in August 2024 reveals a striking contrast between its overall safety and specific outlier categories. While the built-up area's crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents is 41.5% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour emerges as a significant local concern, exceeding the national average by 25%. This category alone accounts for 37.1% of all reported crimes, a proportion that suggests a combination of community dynamics and policing priorities. The dominance of anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences (29.0%), and criminal damage (11.3%) highlights a pattern skewed towards low-level disorder rather than serious crime. Seasonal factors may partly explain this profile: August's peak holiday period typically sees increased tourism and transient populations, which could contribute to anti-social incidents while simultaneously reducing opportunities for burglary. However, the area's low overall rate remains consistent with its character as a rural commuter hub, where crime prevention efforts likely benefit from strong community cohesion. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, yet Chatteris' figure of 1.4 per 1,000 indicates a marked safety advantage in this category. This contrast with the national average for anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted interventions without compromising the area's broader success in maintaining low crime levels.

August 2024 saw a stark 228.6% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from seven to 23 incidents. This surge, while still lower than the UK average for the category, raises questions about community tensions or seasonal factors. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences fell by 35.7% compared to the previous month, aligning with the category's 48% deficit to the UK average. The sharp decline in vehicle crime (-50.0%) may reflect reduced traffic during August holidays or heightened awareness among drivers. Possession of weapons and burglary both doubled from zero to one incident each, suggesting potential gaps in local safety measures. These fluctuations, while significant, remain within the broader context of Chatteris' consistently low crime rates, which are 41.5% below the UK average.

Chatteris maintained a stable crime rate in August 2024, matching the previous month's figure of 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local crime dynamics during the summer period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate and reflects the built-up area's generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to UK averages. With a population of 12,951, the low frequency of incidents per capita highlights the effectiveness of local community engagement and policing strategies. The absence of significant increases or decreases in crime types over the past month further supports the notion of a stable, predictable crime profile for Chatteris during this period.