Chatteris Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris, a built-up area within the rural Fenland district, recorded a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer regions nationally, though the month-on-month increase from 4.2 per 1,000 in January suggests a shift in local dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.3% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and criminal damage and arson (7.5%). These figures align with patterns often seen in small, rural communities where interpersonal disputes and property damage may be more concentrated. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the dominance of indoor-related crimes, such as violence, while reducing opportunities for outdoor theft. However, the data also reveals anomalies: 'other crime' surged 186% above the UK average, a category that lacks specific classification in the breakdown. This could indicate unreported or under-recorded incidents, or shifts in how crimes are categorised locally. The relatively low rate of public order offences (3.0% of total crimes) may reflect the area's quieter, more residential character compared to urban centres, though the 59% deficit against the UK average raises questions about whether reporting practices or community engagement differ. The balance between property and violent crime in Chatteris also contrasts with the UK profile, where property crime typically dominates. Here, violent crime accounts for over 40% of incidents, suggesting a unique social or geographic context that may warrant further analysis.

February 2024 saw dramatic spikes in vehicle crime and 'other crime,' both surging by 400% from January's single incident to five each. This leap in 'other crime'—a category 186% above the UK average—raises questions about unclassified incidents or reporting shifts. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 33.3%, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during winter. The violent crime category, though rising, remains 4% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000. This contrast underscores Chatteris' unique profile: while violent crime is lower nationally, the sudden increase in vehicle-related offences—now at 0.4 per 1,000—may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased vehicle usage during colder months or unseasonal thefts. Residents might find the 400% jump in 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for further investigation into what these incidents entail.

Chatteris' crime rate in February 2024 rose by 24.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.2 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, the average resident faces a monthly exposure of one crime for every 193 people, translating to roughly 2 crimes reported daily over the 29-day period. While this daily figure is low, the upward trend suggests a shift in local dynamics. The population of 12,951 means that crime remains relatively sparse, but the jump in specific categories—such as vehicle crime and 'other crime'—warrants scrutiny. These figures, when contextualised, highlight that while Chatteris is statistically safer than the UK average, the month-on-month rise could reflect seasonal or situational factors influencing local crime patterns.