Chatteris Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Chatteris, the crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 in November 2025 translates to a daily risk that is both measurable and contextually low compared to the UK average. This figure, which is 21.9% below the national rate of 7.3 per 1,000, highlights the area's unique position as a built-up rural community within Fenland, where crime patterns may be shaped by a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.9% and criminal damage at 9.5%. These figures align with the seasonal context of November, a month marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush, all of which may contribute to increased tensions or opportunities for certain types of crime. Violent crime in Chatteris was 22% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's relatively small population and tight-knit community structures, which could foster greater informal social control. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average for this category, rose slightly from 17 to 14 incidents, a trend that may be linked to the transition between autumn and winter, when social interactions shift indoors and alcohol consumption increases in local pubs and community spaces.

November 2025 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with burglary and vehicle crime both surging dramatically. Burglary increased by 500%, rising from one incident to six, while vehicle crime jumped 400%, climbing from one to five. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings or the timing of Black Friday shopping, which could temporarily disrupt local routines. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one incident, linked to heightened police presence or retail security measures during the holiday season. Violent crimes, at 26 incidents, remained 22% below the UK average for this category, suggesting that Chatteris's built-up area within Fenland may have distinct social dynamics that contribute to lower rates of violent offences compared to other parts of the country.

In November 2025, Chatteris saw a 34.4% rise in its crime rate compared to the previous month, moving from 4.3 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 21.9% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly tally of 74 crimes translates to roughly two incidents per day, a figure that may help residents contextualise daily risk. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 175 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area within Fenland. The population of 12,951 means that individual risk is dispersed across a relatively small community, where familiarity with neighbours may contribute to a sense of collective security. This contrast with broader UK trends highlights the unique dynamics of Chatteris, where rural isolation and local networks may mitigate crime differently than in larger urban centres.