Crime Rate in Lansdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansdown

The total recorded crimes in Lansdown, Cheltenham, UK in July 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansdown crime rate of 2.23 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 Lansdown, encompassing approximately 57,934 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lansdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Terrace with total crimes: 15
  • Overton Road with total crimes: 9
  • High Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Lansdown?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Lansdown reported a higher crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 1,424 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lansdown witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Lansdown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 1,363 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Lansdown witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lansdown Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lansdown has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 0.40 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Lansdown crimes were 1,424. The crime rate of Lansdown in 2024 was 24.58 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lansdown were around 1,363 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.53 (year) or 1.96 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)
St Paul's90 41,210 31,427 1
College123 21,476 11,376 2
St Mark's103 3887 71,080 4
All Saints88 61,027 41,058 5
Swindon Village80 7993 5921 8
St Peter's90 5970 6977 6
Hesters Way60 8869 8963 7
Pittville50 10795 9759 9
Springbank57 9696 10719 10
Oakley45 11692 11676 11
Benhall and The Reddings44 12400 13420 12
Park29 13404 12371 14
Charlton Kings15 16321 14395 13
Up Hatherley17 14281 17244 17
Prestbury8 20305 15301 15
Battledown17 15256 18239 18
Warden Hill12 18285 16258 16
Leckhampton12 17215 19195 19
Charlton Park11 19151 20191 20

Lansdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202530
May 202533
April 202524
March 202547
February 202524
January 202536
December 202425
November 202418
October 202435
September 202438

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202514
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 202512
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 202511
April 20255
March 202529
February 202516
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 202432
September 202412

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202526
May 202524
April 202519
March 202530
February 202530
January 202525
December 202423
November 202417
October 202423
September 202425

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202513
May 202515
April 20255
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 202510
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Lansdown in July 2025

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

1. Crescent Terrace (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
2. Overton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. High Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St George'S Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
6. Post Office Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lansdown Crescent Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jenner Walk (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clarence Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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