Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 1.05 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 College, encompassing approximately 94,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath Street with total crimes: 19
  • Rodney Road with total crimes: 13
  • Vittoria Walk with total crimes: 7

How safe is College?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, College reported a higher crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 1,476 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, College witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, College experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 1,376 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, College witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheltenham, College has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

College Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the College has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total College crimes were 1,476. The crime rate of College in 2024 was 15.65 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in College were around 1,376 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.56 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)
St Paul's89 41,210 31,427 1
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 Park8 20151 20191 20

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (78 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 369 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202528
March 202519
February 202514
January 202519
December 202418
November 202433
October 202420
September 202434
August 202433
July 202426
June 202478
May 202426

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 202511
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 202414
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202532
March 202537
February 202523
January 202526
December 202433
November 202450
October 202429
September 202440
August 202434
July 202436
June 202452
May 202428

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 20256
February 202512
January 20259
December 202421
November 202416
October 202421
September 202414
August 202418
July 202413
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations College in May 2025

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

1. Bath Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Rodney Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Vittoria Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Sandford Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Cambray Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Bath Terrace (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. County Court Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Bath Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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