Chatteris Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prominent crime category in Chatteris during August 2025, accounting for 31% of all reported incidents. This rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents places the category 37% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area’s overall crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000, which is 19.8% below the national average. The dominance of anti-social behaviour may reflect the built-up nature of the area, where community density and local interactions could contribute to such incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, were 41% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by Chatteris’ smaller population and lower levels of public nightlife compared to larger urban centres. Other theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK average by 37%, linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during the summer holidays. The overall crime profile aligns with August’s role as a peak holiday month, where tourism and seasonal changes may influence crime patterns. For instance, burglary rates rose sharply in August, consistent with the increased risk associated with empty homes during this period. These dynamics highlight the interplay between local characteristics and broader seasonal trends, offering insight into how crime manifests in a Fenland built-up area distinct from both rural and major urban settings.

August 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft surged by 200% compared to July, rising from 3 to 9 incidents, likely reflecting increased activity during the summer holiday period. Burglary, which had not been reported in July, rose sharply to 6 cases, a 100% increase, consistent with seasonal patterns where empty homes may be more vulnerable. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 75% to 1 incident, possibly due to reduced retail activity during August. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 31.3%, from 32 to 22, a shift that may align with fewer public gatherings in the area during this time. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, remains 37% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing community conduct despite the overall decline in violence.

Chatteris’ crime rate in August 2025 rose 3.8% from 6.3 to 6.5 per 1,000 residents compared to July. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in crime patterns during the peak summer holiday season. Locally, 3 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a community of 12,951. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 154 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban areas. This monthly exposure metric underscores that the majority of residents experienced no crime, a contrast to national averages where density and population size typically drive higher rates. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Chatteris, as a built-up area within Fenland, maintains a crime profile distinct from both rural and major urban centres, with its low overall rate reflecting the area’s smaller scale and possibly lower foot traffic during holidays.