Crime Rate in Lansdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansdown

The total recorded crimes in Lansdown, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansdown crime rate of 2.04 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
Lansdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Post Office Lane with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Lansdown has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)CrimesRank (Lansdown)
St Paul's89 41,210 31,427 1
College99 31,476 11,376 2
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

Lansdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202529
February 202516
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 202432
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202524
March 202547
February 202524
January 202536
December 202425
November 202418
October 202435
September 202438
August 202432
July 202424
June 202468
May 202419

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202530
February 202530
January 202525
December 202423
November 202417
October 202423
September 202425
August 202417
July 202429
June 202444
May 202427

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20257
February 202513
January 202512
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20248
July 202416
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20255
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Lansdown in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Post Office Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Malvern Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Crescent Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Royal Parade Mews (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order2
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
9. Overton Park Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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