Chatteris Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris, a built-up area within Fenland, continues to maintain a crime rate significantly lower than the UK average, but October 2024 saw troubling trends in certain categories. The overall crime rate stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45.7% below the national average of 8.1 per 1,000. This statistic underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, the most common offence, accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (29.8%) and criminal damage and arson (14.0%). The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the Halloween holiday—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, which saw a sharp increase compared to previous months. While violent crime remains lower than the UK average (51% below), the spike in anti-social behaviour raises questions about the impact of seasonal events on community safety. The area’s character as a smaller, rural-influenced built-up area may contribute to its generally lower crime profile, though targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific issues like anti-social conduct during festive periods. This data suggests a need for continued vigilance, particularly in managing public spaces during peak times of the year.

October 2024 witnessed a 90% increase in anti-social behaviour, with 19 incidents reported—a stark rise from 10 in September. This surge, coupled with a 100% jump in both bicycle theft and possession of weapons, signals troubling shifts in local crime patterns. While violent crime decreased by 10.5% (from 19 to 17 incidents), the drop was modest compared to the sharp increases elsewhere. Anti-social behaviour, now at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, exceeded the UK average by 16%, highlighting a specific challenge for Chatteris. In contrast, violence and sexual offences remained 51% below the UK average, and public order offences were 29% below national levels. The rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to Halloween-related activities, as darker evenings and increased social gatherings could contribute to such incidents. Residents should be particularly alert to this trend, as it represents the most significant upward movement in crime this month. The increase in bicycle theft and weapon possession also warrants attention, though these remain low-frequency crimes. These findings suggest that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, targeted efforts may be needed to address specific issues exacerbated by seasonal factors.

The crime rate in Chatteris rose by 7.6% in October 2024 compared to the previous month, moving from 4.1 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, is notable in an area that has historically maintained a low crime profile. On a daily basis, Chatteris experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 12,951 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 227 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison. This statistic places Chatteris in a starkly different position from larger urban centres, where crime rates are typically much higher. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates the area’s relative safety: even with the 7.6% increase, the rate remains far below the UK average. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and specific crimes like bicycle theft indicates that local conditions may be influencing crime trends in ways that require closer monitoring. While the overall picture remains positive, the shift in crime types and the seasonal context of October suggest that community awareness and policing strategies may need adaptation to address emerging challenges.