Chatteris Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a period of relative stability in Chatteris, with the overall crime rate remaining unchanged from the previous month at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 35.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, placing the built-up area within Fenland among the safer regions nationally. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 48.2% of all incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—likely contributed to the subdued levels of vehicle-related crimes and public order offences. However, the data also shows a potential shift in criminal focus toward property crimes, with burglary and other theft each doubling compared to January. While this increase may be influenced by factors such as reduced visibility during darker evenings or indoor gatherings, the absence of significant spikes in violent crime suggests that community cohesion and local policing efforts may be playing a role in maintaining stability. The low overall crime rate, combined with the area’s compact layout, appears to create an environment where residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the UK average, though ongoing vigilance will be necessary to address the recent uptick in property-related incidents.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, other theft, and other crime each increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. This spike in property-related incidents may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as heightened indoor activity during colder weather or changes in domestic routines. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7%, aligning with the typical winter lull in outdoor crimes. Violent crimes, though still the largest category (48.2% of total incidents), remained 11% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also showed a marked decline, with rates 18% below the national benchmark. These variations suggest that while certain crime types are influenced by seasonal factors, others may be shaped by local initiatives or environmental conditions, such as the built-up area’s compact layout limiting opportunities for public disorder.

Chatteris maintained a stable crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 in February 2025, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in criminal activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the low overall volume of incidents. When scaled to the population of 12,951 residents, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 231 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would place Chatteris among the safest areas nationally. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a relatively low risk of experiencing crime compared to the broader UK context, though localised factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may further contribute to this trend.