Chatteris Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected development in January 2024 was the dramatic 500% increase in 'other theft' crimes, which rose from one to six incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with a broader trend of Chatteris remaining significantly safer than the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places it 43.2% below the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes, with 27 incidents reported—still 19% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 16.7%, with a 29% gap below the national rate, suggesting a lower prevalence of public disorder in Chatteris. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, shorter days, and reduced retail footfall—may partly explain the lower-than-expected levels of property crime and theft from the person, which are typically linked to higher foot traffic. However, the spike in 'other theft' defies this pattern, hinting at a possible local factor such as increased vulnerability in specific households or unexplained shifts in criminal activity. The area’s rural character, with limited nightlife and commercial hubs, likely contributes to the overall lower crime rates, though the sudden rise in theft remains an anomaly warranting further scrutiny.

The most striking shift in January 2024 was the 500% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from one to six incidents. This jump, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with a 19% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 29% gap below the national rate, suggesting a broader pattern of lower conflict and disorder in Chatteris. Vehicle crime and burglary were both 80% and 72% below UK averages, respectively, possibly reflecting the area’s rural character and limited commercial activity. The absence of significant increases in property crime—despite a 38.5% overall rate rise—indicates that the surge in violent crime and theft may have been driven by local factors rather than broader trends. Residents might find the 500% spike in 'other theft' particularly concerning, though no direct cause is evident from the data.

Chatteris’ crime rate in January 2024 rose by 38.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.0 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 43.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent but low-level presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 240 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the area’s population of 12,951. This monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is lower than in many other UK areas, even as the rate has climbed slightly from December. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Chatteris remains a relatively safe place compared to national trends, with crime concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread across all types.