Crime Rate in Cheltenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheltenham

The total recorded crimes in Cheltenham, UK in March 2025 are around 1,169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheltenham crime rate of 9.84 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (367) incidents (34.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (253) incidents (36.02% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (96) incidents (60.00% increase)
Cheltenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lexington Square with total crimes: 19
  • Church Street with total crimes: 13
  • Evington Road with total crimes: 13

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 (157 crimes), and the safest, Warden Hill (15 crimes), is 142 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Cheltenham.

Similarly, the area of Lansdown & Montpellier (247 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Charlton Park (19 crimes), with a difference of 228 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Cheltenham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Lansdown157
All Saints96
College91
St Paul's90
St Mark's87

Safest Wards:

Benhall and The Reddings29
Up Hatherley23
Leckhampton20
Charlton Park18
Warden Hill15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Lansdown & Montpellier247
Pittville & Fairview140
Alstone & St Mark's115
Arle & Hesters Way105
St Paul's102

Safest Areas:

Prestbury & Racecourse41
Hatherley37
The Park & Warden Hill33
Leckhampton20
Charlton Park19

Cheltenham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cheltenham has recorded 1,169 crimes with crime rate of 9.84 ranking 8094th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (Gloucestershire)
Cotswold505 66,439 66,092 6
Stroud715 48,973 48,126 5
Forest of Dean533 56,372 56,338 3
Tewkesbury617 37,589 36,447 4
Gloucester1,636 120,188 117,655 1

Cheltenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 307 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 251 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (560 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (466 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2498 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 249.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025253
February 2025186
January 2025191
December 2024198
November 2024202
October 2024229
September 2024241
August 2024281
July 2024251
June 2024466

A total of 744 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202557
January 202554
December 202475
November 202468
October 202490
September 202458
August 202457
July 202469
June 2024138

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 3429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 342.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 560 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025367
February 2025273
January 2025318
December 2024342
November 2024322
October 2024309
September 2024308
August 2024323
July 2024307
June 2024560

A total of 807 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 80.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202566
January 202562
December 202470
November 202472
October 202483
September 202476
August 202468
July 202478
June 2024154

A total of 689 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202596
February 202560
January 202564
December 202481
November 202460
October 202478
September 202439
August 202450
July 202447
June 2024114

A total of 200 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202518
January 202520
December 202422
November 202425
October 202427
September 202416
August 202417
July 202415
June 202432

A total of 406 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202545
January 202547
December 202452
November 202443
October 202432
September 202423
August 202432
July 202436
June 202456

A total of 727 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202558
January 202560
December 202461
November 202457
October 202469
September 202456
August 202475
July 202481
June 2024144

A total of 237 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202524
January 202524
December 202423
November 202422
October 202429
September 202418
August 202410
July 202425
June 202438

A total of 254 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202525
January 202523
December 202418
November 202425
October 202424
September 202421
August 202419
July 202423
June 202450

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202413
August 202411
July 20244
June 202416

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 1075 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 107.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202594
February 202588
January 202585
December 202487
November 2024116
October 2024128
September 202478
August 202498
July 202487
June 2024214

High Crime Locations Cheltenham in March 2025

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

1. Lexington Square (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting2
Drugs2
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Evington Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Theft from the person1
4. Bath Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Queen'S Circus (Map)
Total12
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft5
Public order1

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