Crime Rate in Cheltenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheltenham

The total recorded crimes in Cheltenham, UK in January 2026 are around 1,003 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheltenham crime rate of 8.44 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (309) incidents (1.98% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (214) incidents (0.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (121) incidents (-19.87% decrease)
Cheltenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17

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 (120 crimes), and the safest, Charlton Park (12 crimes), is 108 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cheltenham.

Similarly, the area of Lansdown & Montpellier (211 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Leckhampton (12 crimes), with a difference of 199 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheltenham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Lansdown120
College93
Swindon Village89
St Peter's80
St Paul's78

Safest Wards:

Warden Hill21
Park19
Up Hatherley14
Leckhampton12
Charlton Park12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lansdown & Montpellier211
Pittville & Fairview109
Arle & Hesters Way105
St Paul's94
Alstone & St Mark's89

Safest Areas:

Hatherley30
Prestbury & Racecourse26
The Park & Warden Hill24
Charlton Park14
Leckhampton12

Cheltenham Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Cheltenham has recorded 1,003 crimes with crime rate of 8.44 ranking 85th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold453 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud573 58,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean397 36,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury546 47,589 36,447 4
Gloucester1,435 120,188 117,655 1

Cheltenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (309 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (214 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 303 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 212 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (328 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (265 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (330 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (253 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (326 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (262 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (326 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (302 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 693 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202669
December 202558
November 202550
October 202548
September 202555
August 202543
July 202569
June 202550
May 202569
April 202547
March 202578
February 202557

A total of 227 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202520
November 202518
October 202521
September 202519
August 202513
July 202520
June 202525
May 202512
April 202522
March 202524
February 202524

A total of 777 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202657
December 202556
November 202551
October 202572
September 202555
August 202575
July 202577
June 202577
May 202565
April 202568
March 202566
February 202558

A total of 505 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202541
November 202556
October 202540
September 202541
August 202539
July 202542
June 202539
May 202535
April 202533
March 202540
February 202545

A total of 2971 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 247.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026214
December 2025212
November 2025265
October 2025253
September 2025262
August 2025302
July 2025277
June 2025255
May 2025243
April 2025249
March 2025253
February 2025186

A total of 752 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202660
December 202555
November 202552
October 202573
September 202548
August 202576
July 202544
June 202529
May 202542
April 2025117
March 202596
February 202560

A total of 125 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202514
November 202514
October 202512
September 202513
August 20256
July 202511
June 202510
May 202510
April 202516
March 20257
February 20257

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
January 2026309
December 2025303
November 2025328
October 2025330
September 2025326
August 2025326
July 2025338
June 2025320
May 2025296
April 2025281
March 2025367
February 2025273

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20258
November 20257
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20256
June 20251
May 20257
April 20251
March 202521
February 20252

A total of 1461 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026121
December 2025151
November 2025138
October 2025131
September 2025119
August 2025110
July 202598
June 2025119
May 2025155
April 2025137
March 202594
February 202588

A total of 833 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202664
December 202569
November 202570
October 202576
September 202569
August 202554
July 202558
June 202577
May 202584
April 202568
March 202578
February 202566

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20259
October 20254
September 20258
August 202513
July 202510
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 259 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202518
November 202523
October 202520
September 202520
August 202519
July 202514
June 202514
May 202529
April 202525
March 202526
February 202525

A total of 186 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202511
November 202513
October 202516
September 202519
August 202519
July 202516
June 202523
May 202515
April 202519
March 20258
February 202518

High Crime Locations Cheltenham in January 2026

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

1. Bath Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Other theft1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
4. High Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Other theft2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.