Chatteris Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Chatteris recorded a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, 2.9% below the UK average of 6.8. This figure, while relatively low, masks significant variations in crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 50% of all incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 32% for this category. This overrepresentation likely reflects the area’s social dynamics, with local community tensions or seasonal factors such as post-holiday stress potentially contributing to the spike. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.8%, another category where Chatteris outperformed the UK average by 40%. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and post-holiday inertia—typically dampens crime, yet violent crime rates still rose sharply. This paradox may be explained by the timing of school holidays or the absence of usual festive deterrents. Meanwhile, property crimes remained subdued, with shoplifting and criminal damage both below the UK average. The overall crime rate, though stable, highlights the need for targeted interventions in violent and anti-social crime, which affect Chatteris compared to national trends. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis, as crime patterns in small built-up areas can diverge markedly from broader regional averages.

The most striking anomaly in January 2026 was the 500% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This sharp jump, coupled with a 300% rise in shoplifting (from 1 to 4), defies seasonal expectations for a post-holiday month with reduced retail activity. These spikes suggest either new criminal opportunities or shifts in modus operandi. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 57.1%, from 7 to 3 incidents, possibly reflecting colder weather deterring outdoor activity or improved vehicle security measures. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violent crimes accounted for 50% of all incidents, far outpacing the 32% UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, dropped by 26.1% (23 to 17), a decline that may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings reducing public interactions. These fluctuations underscore the combination of local conditions and crime patterns, even within a relatively stable built-up area.

Chatteris' crime rate in January 2026 rose by 30.2% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.1 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day in January, a figure that aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile but highlights the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 151 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents for local households. This rate, while below the UK average, contrasts with specific categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 32% higher than the national average. The population-scaled perspective shows that while Chatteris remains safer than the UK average overall, targeted issues such as violent crime demand attention. These statistics offer a clear snapshot of how crime distributes across different areas of life in Chatteris, even as broader trends remain stable.