Chatteris Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 12,951, Chatteris recorded 46 crimes in December 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 49.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.3% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (10.9%) and vehicle crime (8.7%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), where Chatteris’ rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 41% below. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and holiday-related absences—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate, as reduced foot traffic and fewer opportunities for theft could dampen certain crime types. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests local dynamics, linked to social interactions during the festive period. Public order offences, which saw a 150% month-on-month increase, may reflect heightened community activity or specific incidents. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000 indicates a generally stable social environment, though this may also be influenced by the area’s character as a smaller built-up area within Fenland. The combination of low property crime rates and a balanced distribution of violent offences suggests a unique local profile that diverges from typical urban patterns, warranting closer examination of local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies.

December 2024 saw a 50% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to November, with the category dropping from 38 to 19 incidents. This decline may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during the festive period or heightened policing efforts around Christmas. Conversely, public order offences surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a shift that could reflect increased local events or challenges in managing crowds during holiday periods. Theft from the person also saw a 100% increase, climbing from 0 to 3 incidents, though the small base figure means this change requires cautious interpretation. Burglary, which had previously been absent in November, rose to 3 incidents—a 100% increase—indicating targeted activity or seasonal vulnerabilities such as empty homes during holidays. Chatteris’ violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 41% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast that may reflect the area’s smaller scale and lower population density. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 68% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective community management or lower prevalence of such issues in this built-up area. The overall crime mix shows a slight shift towards violent offences, with property crimes comprising 32.6% of all incidents, compared to 41.3% for violence, indicating a nuanced balance between different crime categories.

December 2024 marked a 29.3% reduction in Chatteris’ crime rate compared to November, which stood at 5.0 per 1,000. This decline brings the current rate to 3.6 per 1,000, a figure that translates to roughly 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period. On a monthly basis, this equates to one crime occurring for every 282 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. When contextualised against the UK average, Chatteris’ crime rate is nearly half that of the national figure, underscoring its position as a relatively low-crime area. The daily crime context—1 incident per day—may seem modest, but this includes all crime types, from violent offences to property crimes. The monthly exposure figure of 1 in 282 residents offers a useful benchmark for understanding personal risk, though it is a monthly aggregate and does not account for daily fluctuations. For perspective, a resident in Chatteris would statistically encounter a crime once every 282 people in the course of a month, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This comparison highlights the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its smaller population, built-up nature within Fenland, and potential local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing strategies.