Crime in Chatteris: statistics, rates and trends
838 crimes were recorded in Chatteris in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chatteris at a glance
- Crime trends in Chatteris
- Types of crime in Chatteris
- Chatteris compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chatteris
- Streets with the most crime in Chatteris
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chatteris
- Demographics of Chatteris
- Questions about crime in Chatteris
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (326), anti-social behaviour (227) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 693rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chatteris | Fenland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 838 | 9,525 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,165 | 104,896 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chatteris peaked in the year to August 2021 (940 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (667). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 838 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 762 | 68.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 667 | 59.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 692 | 62.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 810 | 72.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 940 | 84.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 859 | 76.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 894 | 80.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 868 | 77.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 75 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chatteris recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (32% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and other theft (53% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 30 and anti-social behaviour rose from 195 to 227, while other crime fell from 34 to 26 and other theft fell from 42 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 326 | 29.2 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 20.3 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 37 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chatteris; the highest is Ramsey (99.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Warboys (48.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chatteris |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doddington and Wimblington | 280 | 55.8 | -26% |
| Warboys | 255 | 48.0 | -36% |
| Ramsey | 548 | 99.6 | +33% |
| March | 2,133 | 98.9 | +32% |
| Ely | 1,601 | 78.8 | +5% |
| St Ives (Huntingdonshire) | 1,142 | 65.8 | -12% |
| Whittlesey | 1,040 | 67.8 | -10% |
| Littleport | 680 | 78.0 | +4% |
Of the 2 areas within Chatteris, Chatteris South had the highest crime rate (70.9 per 1,000) and Chatteris North & Manea the lowest (66.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatteris South | Neighbourhood | 6,845 | 485 | 70.9 |
| Chatteris North & Manea | Neighbourhood | 7,075 | 468 | 66.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Chatteris over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Old Auction Yard” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old Auction Yard | 46 |
| On or near Pecks Yard | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 43 |
| On or near George Way | 30 |
| On or near Gipson Close | 26 |
| On or near Lindsells Walk | 20 |
| On or near Wenny Road | 20 |
| On or near Beckett Way | 18 |
| On or near Treeway | 18 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 17 |
Of the 611 crimes in Chatteris with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 227 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 288 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 170 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chatteris has an estimated population of 11,165 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chatteris average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chatteris | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chatteris a safe place to live?
Chatteris recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 693rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Chatteris?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 326 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (227).
Is crime in Chatteris going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chatteris was up 10% on the year before: 838 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 762 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chatteris?
About 11,165 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chatteris?
Chatteris is policed by Cambridgeshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.