Crime Rate in Charlton Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlton Park

The total recorded crimes in Charlton Park, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlton Park crime rate of 1.56 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 Park, encompassing approximately 5,127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Charlton Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cirencester Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bafford Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Moorend Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Charlton Park?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Charlton Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 151 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Charlton Park recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Charlton Park had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 191 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Charlton Park recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Charlton Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Charlton Park has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 1.56 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Charlton Park crimes were 151. The crime rate of Charlton Park in 2024 was 29.45 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlton Park were around 191 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.25 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlton Park)CrimesRank (Charlton Park)CrimesRank (Charlton Park)
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
Battledown28 16256 18239 18
Up Hatherley19 19281 17244 17

Charlton Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Robbery also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20251
March 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Charlton Park in May 2025

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

1. Cirencester Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Bafford Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Moorend Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Pinetrees (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Argyll Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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