The total recorded crimes in Battledown, Cheltenham, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battledown crime rate of 3.97 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 cities.
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 cities.
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.
In March 2025 the Battledown has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 15th 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.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Cheltenham) | Crimes | Rank (Cheltenham) | Crimes | Rank (Cheltenham) | |
| St Paul's | 90 | 4 | 1,210 | 3 | 1,427 | 1 |
| College | 91 | 3 | 1,476 | 1 | 1,376 | 2 |
| Lansdown | 157 | 1 | 1,424 | 2 | 1,363 | 3 |
| All Saints | 96 | 2 | 1,027 | 4 | 1,058 | 5 |
| St Mark's | 87 | 5 | 887 | 7 | 1,080 | 4 |
| Swindon Village | 78 | 7 | 993 | 5 | 921 | 8 |
| St Peter's | 79 | 6 | 970 | 6 | 977 | 6 |
| Hesters Way | 70 | 8 | 869 | 8 | 963 | 7 |
| Pittville | 56 | 10 | 795 | 9 | 759 | 9 |
| Oakley | 63 | 9 | 692 | 11 | 676 | 11 |
| Springbank | 55 | 11 | 696 | 10 | 719 | 10 |
| Benhall and The Reddings | 29 | 16 | 400 | 13 | 420 | 12 |
| Park | 32 | 14 | 404 | 12 | 371 | 14 |
| Prestbury | 41 | 12 | 305 | 15 | 301 | 15 |
| Charlton Kings | 39 | 13 | 321 | 14 | 395 | 13 |
| Warden Hill | 15 | 20 | 285 | 16 | 258 | 16 |
| Up Hatherley | 23 | 17 | 281 | 17 | 244 | 17 |
| Leckhampton | 20 | 18 | 215 | 19 | 195 | 19 |
| Charlton Park | 18 | 19 | 151 | 20 | 191 | 20 |
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).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 13 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 10 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 6 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Battledown postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |