Chatteris Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris' crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This low rate is consistent with the area's character as a small built-up area within Fenland, where crime patterns often reflect local social dynamics rather than large-scale urban trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents (25 crimes), but this rate (1.9 per 1,000) remained 33% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour was the second most common category (30.8% of total crimes, 1.5 per 1,000), though this figure was 6% above the UK average—a contrast that may reflect the area's higher population density compared to more rural parts of Fenland. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely contributed to patterns such as increased outdoor socialising, which may have influenced anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the overall stability in crime rates compared to previous months suggests that Chatteris continues to maintain a relatively low level of criminal activity, despite the sharp rise in drug-related incidents. This stability is notable given the area's proximity to larger urban centres, which often experience higher crime rates during peak social periods.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in May 2025 was a 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one incident in April to three. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms (0.2 per 1,000), suggests potential shifts in local patterns or increased reporting. Meanwhile, shoplifting and burglary both doubled from zero and one to one and two incidents respectively, indicating small but notable changes. Conversely, public order offences fell by 33.3%, possibly linked to May's bank holidays reducing late-night socialising. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (38.5% of total crimes), but this rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 33% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) was 6% above the UK average, a contrast that may reflect Chatteris' built-up area dynamics compared to more rural or suburban regions.

Chatteris' crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 4.9 per 1,000, a 1.6% increase from April's 4.9 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime patterns during the month. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that reflects the low overall rate relative to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 199 residents, illustrating that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime. This monthly exposure rate is particularly notable given Chatteris' small population of 12,951, which means even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can influence the statistic. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with some categories showing significant month-on-month changes, highlighting the need to examine specific crime types for deeper insights.