Chatteris Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris' crime rate in March 2025 remained 51.3% below the UK average at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that has consistently placed the built-up area within Fenland among the safest regions in England. This performance is particularly notable given the area's status as a small, rural-adjacent community with limited urban infrastructure. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30.6% of total crimes, though this category remains 56% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 22.5% of total crimes, with a 28% deficit compared to national figures. The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced these patterns, as extended daylight hours and warmer temperatures often correlate with reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the area's overall safety profile appears to be reinforced by its demographic characteristics, including a relatively stable population and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. While the rise in 'other crime' reports—particularly fraud and cybercrime—suggests evolving challenges, the consistent underperformance relative to UK averages across multiple categories indicates systemic factors that may include effective local policing, community cohesion, or the physical environment's inherent deterrent effects. This data underscores Chatteris' unique position as a low-crime area within a historically rural region, where the combination of geographic isolation and community-oriented governance likely contributes to sustained safety outcomes.

March 2025 saw a 600% surge in 'other crime' reports, rising from one to seven incidents. This category, which includes fraud and cybercrime, now constitutes 14.3% of all crimes in Chatteris, significantly above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled, reflecting a potential shift in local patterns. The most notable decrease was in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 44.4% from 27 to 15 incidents—a reduction that may partly explain the area's continued performance below the UK average for this category (56% below). Anti-social behaviour also declined by 28% compared to the UK rate, with 11 incidents recorded in March. Vehicle crime and shoplifting both rose by 100%, though they remain well below national levels (49% and 71% below UK averages respectively). These fluctuations suggest a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local policing efforts, particularly as the transition to spring may influence community behaviour and crime prevention strategies.

Chatteris' crime rate in March 2025 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.5% decrease from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's historically low crime profile, which has consistently outperformed the UK average by over 50% since 2020. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in March, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 264 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the average UK resident's experience, where crime is more than double as frequent. The population-scaled perspective highlights Chatteris' unique position as a built-up area within Fenland, where the combination of rural isolation and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. While the daily figure provides a snapshot of immediate risk, the monthly exposure rate offers a broader context for residents assessing long-term safety trends.