Crime in Chatteris: statistics, rates and trends

854 crimes were recorded in Chatteris in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chatteris has the 677th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Chatteris was highest in the year to July 2021 (931 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (657). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chatteris over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+80%) and vehicle crime (+43%). The largest falls were in other crime (-12%) and criminal damage and arson (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in Chatteris

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chatteris recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Chatteris

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chatteris recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Chatteris

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chatteris recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Chatteris

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chatteris recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Chatteris

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chatteris recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Chatteris

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chatteris recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Chatteris

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chatteris recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Chatteris

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chatteris recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Chatteris

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chatteris recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Chatteris

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chatteris recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Chatteris

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chatteris recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Chatteris

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chatteris recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Chatteris

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chatteris recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Chatteris

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chatteris recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Chatteris, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chatteris.

2 areas within Chatteris, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chatteris South had the highest rate (72.8 per 1,000) and Chatteris North & Manea the lowest (66.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chatteris over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chatteris over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Chatteris has an estimated population of 11,165. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chatteris sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chatteris. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.