Crime Rate in Lansdown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lansdown

The total recorded crimes in Lansdown, Cheltenham, UK in March 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lansdown crime rate of 2.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (95.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
Lansdown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Circus with total crimes: 14
  • Church Street with total crimes: 14
  • High Street with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lansdown has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheltenham)CrimesRank (Cheltenham)CrimesRank (Cheltenham)
St Paul's90 41,210 31,427 1
College91 31,476 11,376 2
All Saints96 21,027 41,058 5
St Mark's87 5887 71,080 4
Swindon Village78 7993 5921 8
St Peter's79 6970 6977 6
Hesters Way70 8869 8963 7
Pittville56 10795 9759 9
Oakley63 9692 11676 11
Springbank55 11696 10719 10
Benhall and The Reddings29 16400 13420 12
Park32 14404 12371 14
Prestbury41 12305 15301 15
Charlton Kings39 13321 14395 13
Battledown30 15256 18239 18
Warden Hill15 20285 16258 16
Up Hatherley23 17281 17244 17
Leckhampton20 18215 19195 19
Charlton Park18 19151 20191 20

Lansdown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202516
January 20259
December 202411
November 202410
October 202432
September 202412
August 20248
July 20245
June 202430
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202524
January 202536
December 202425
November 202418
October 202435
September 202438
August 202432
July 202424
June 202468
May 202419
April 202417

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Lansdown in March 2025

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

1. Queen'S Circus (Map)
Total14
Other theft5
Theft from the person4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
5. Queens Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
7. Royal Parade Mews (Map)
Total8
Theft from the person3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Crescent Terrace (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
9. Post Office Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
10. Jenner Walk (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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