Crime Rate in Cheltenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheltenham

The total recorded crimes in Cheltenham, UK in July 2025 are around 1,080 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheltenham crime rate of 9.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cheltenham, encompassing approximately 118,836 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (338) incidents (5.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (277) incidents (8.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Cheltenham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bath Street with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

Cheltenham Police Info:

Gloucestershire Constabulary

How safe is Cheltenham?

To understand the safety of Cheltenham, we need to analyze Cheltenham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Cheltenham has recorded 13,657 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 114.92 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 92 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,933 crimes with a crime rate of 117.25, ranking it 74 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Cheltenham reported a higher crime volume than the Gloucestershire average, with 13,657 crimes compared to 10,536. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Cheltenham recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cheltenham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gloucestershire average, with 13,933 crimes compared to 9,765. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Cheltenham recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Cheltenham is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Cheltenham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Lansdown (129 crimes), and the safest, Prestbury (8 crimes), is 121 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cheltenham.

Similarly, the area of Lansdown & Montpellier (240 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Prestbury & Racecourse (8 crimes), with a difference of 232 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheltenham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Lansdown129
College123
St Mark's103
St Paul's90
St Peter's90

Safest Wards:

Charlton Kings15
Leckhampton12
Warden Hill12
Charlton Park11
Prestbury8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lansdown & Montpellier240
Pittville & Fairview121
Arle & Hesters Way120
Alstone & St Mark's119
St Paul's107

Safest Areas:

The Park & Warden Hill30
Hatherley28
Charlton Park23
Leckhampton12
Prestbury & Racecourse8

Cheltenham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cheltenham has recorded 1,080 crimes with crime rate of 9.09 ranking 137th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2024, the total Cheltenham crimes were 13,657. The crime rate of Cheltenham in 2024 was 114.92 (year) or 9.58 (month) ranking it 92 danzarous in the UK. Cheltenham ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheltenham were around 13,933 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.25 (year) or 9.77 (month) ranking 74 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Cheltenham

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold549 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud786 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean582 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury583 47,589 36,447 4
Gloucester1,665 120,188 117,655 1

Cheltenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 338 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 277 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (320 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (255 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (296 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (243 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (281 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (249 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (367 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (253 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 273 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 186 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (318 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (191 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 342 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 198 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (202 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (309 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (229 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (308 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (241 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (323 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (281 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2805 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 281 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025277
June 2025255
May 2025243
April 2025249
March 2025253
February 2025186
January 2025191
December 2024198
November 2024202
October 2024229
September 2024241
August 2024281

A total of 113 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202510
April 202516
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 463 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202539
May 202535
April 202533
March 202540
February 202545
January 202547
December 202452
November 202443
October 202432
September 202423
August 202432

A total of 862 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202577
May 202584
April 202568
March 202578
February 202566
January 202562
December 202470
November 202472
October 202483
September 202476
August 202468

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 263 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202529
April 202525
March 202526
February 202525
January 202523
December 202418
November 202425
October 202424
September 202421
August 202419

A total of 760 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202529
May 202542
April 2025117
March 202596
February 202560
January 202564
December 202481
November 202460
October 202478
September 202439
August 202450

A total of 253 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202525
May 202512
April 202522
March 202524
February 202524
January 202524
December 202423
November 202422
October 202429
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 772 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202550
May 202569
April 202547
March 202578
February 202557
January 202554
December 202475
November 202468
October 202490
September 202458
August 202457

A total of 1283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202598
June 2025119
May 2025155
April 2025137
March 202594
February 202588
January 202585
December 202487
November 2024116
October 2024128
September 202478
August 202498

A total of 3797 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 316.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 367 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025338
June 2025320
May 2025296
April 2025281
March 2025367
February 2025273
January 2025318
December 2024342
November 2024322
October 2024309
September 2024308
August 2024323

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20257
April 20251
March 202521
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 789 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202577
May 202565
April 202568
March 202566
February 202558
January 202560
December 202461
November 202457
October 202469
September 202456
August 202475

A total of 226 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202523
May 202515
April 202519
March 20258
February 202518
January 202520
December 202422
November 202425
October 202427
September 202416
August 202417

High Crime Locations Cheltenham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheltenham postcode area is presented below.

1. Bath Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
4. Crescent Terrace (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Robbery3
Other theft3
Public order2
Drugs2
Shoplifting1

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