Crime Rate in Battledown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battledown

The total recorded crimes in Battledown, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battledown crime rate of 3.71 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 Battledown, encompassing approximately 7,550 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
Battledown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dymock Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Battledown?

To understand the safety of Battledown, we need to analyze Battledown crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Battledown demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 256 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Battledown recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Battledown had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 239 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Battledown recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheltenham, Battledown has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Battledown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Battledown has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Battledown crimes were 256. The crime rate of Battledown in 2024 was 33.90 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Battledown were around 239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.65 (year) or 2.64 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Battledown)CrimesRank (Battledown)CrimesRank (Battledown)
St Paul's89 41,210 31,427 1
College99 31,476 11,376 2
Lansdown118 11,424 21,363 3
Swindon Village99 2993 5921 8
St Mark's69 7887 71,080 4
All Saints78 61,027 41,058 5
St Peter's83 5970 6977 6
Hesters Way58 9869 8963 7
Pittville63 8795 9759 9
Springbank42 11696 10719 10
Oakley50 10692 11676 11
Benhall and The Reddings31 13400 13420 12
Park34 12404 12371 14
Charlton Kings22 18321 14395 13
Leckhampton29 14215 19195 19
Prestbury23 17305 15301 15
Warden Hill28 15285 16258 16
Up Hatherley19 19281 17244 17
Charlton Park8 20151 20191 20

Battledown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202512
March 202513
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
October 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Battledown in May 2025

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

1. Dymock Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Pillowell Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Aggs Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Coleford Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Upper Park Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Joyford Passage (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Oakley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Drybrook Walk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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