Crime Rate in Charlton Kings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlton Kings

The total recorded crimes in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton Kings crime rate of 1.89 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 Charlton Kings, encompassing approximately 11,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Charlton Kings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Charlton Kings?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Charlton Kings demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 321 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charlton Kings recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Charlton Kings had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 395 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charlton Kings recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charlton Kings Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charlton Kings has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.89 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Charlton Kings crimes were 321. The crime rate of Charlton Kings in 2024 was 27.62 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlton Kings were around 395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.99 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlton Kings)CrimesRank (Charlton Kings)CrimesRank (Charlton Kings)
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
Leckhampton29 14215 19195 19
Prestbury23 17305 15301 15
Warden Hill28 15285 16258 16
Battledown28 16256 18239 18
Up Hatherley19 19281 17244 17
Charlton Park8 20151 20191 20

Charlton Kings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 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 (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20249
November 20248
October 20247
September 202416
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 20243
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Charlton Kings in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Porturet Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Waterside Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. The Barlands (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cedar Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sappercombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pumphreys Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ravensgate Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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