Chatteris Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, Chatteris recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 200 residents annually, though seasonal factors like darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period may have influenced the monthly tally. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 58.5% of all incidents (38 cases), far exceeding the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This dominance of violent crime is likely connected to the area’s character as a small built-up community within a rural Fenland landscape, where social interactions and limited public spaces may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. Meanwhile, property crimes (14 total) accounted for just 21.5% of all incidents, a marked deviation from the UK’s typical property crime prevalence. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, shorter daylight hours, and the post-Christmas shopping rush—may have amplified tensions and increased opportunities for certain crimes, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The data also highlights a broader trend of lower property crime rates compared to the UK, with anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and vehicle crime all falling significantly below national averages. These patterns suggest a community where personal safety concerns may outweigh property-related risks, though the recent surge in violent crime deserves closer attention.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 123.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 38 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and drug-related crimes, indicates a shift in crime patterns that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period. While violent crime rates exceeded the UK average by 12%, other categories like anti-social behaviour (64% below UK average) and criminal damage (65% below) saw significant declines. The sharp drop in anti-social behaviour (-73.7%) from 19 to 5 cases suggests a possible impact of local initiatives or seasonal lulls in activity. Residents may find the 38 violent crimes (58.5% of total) particularly noteworthy, as this category alone nearly doubled compared to October. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the importance of ongoing community engagement.

In November 2024, Chatteris recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 14.1% increase from the previous month’s 4.4. While this marks a rise, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 199 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to the national average, though the month-on-month increase suggests a need for vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the 65 reported crimes over 30 days equate to a manageable frequency for the town’s 12,951 residents, with the majority of incidents falling into violent crime categories. This contrast with UK averages highlights Chatteris’s unique profile, where community-focused policing and a smaller population may contribute to lower rates despite the recent uptick in specific categories.