Crime Rate in Leckhampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leckhampton

The total recorded crimes in Leckhampton, Cheltenham, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leckhampton crime rate of 1.16 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 Leckhampton, encompassing approximately 10,314 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leckhampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southcourt Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Charlton Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Merlin Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Leckhampton?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Leckhampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 215 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leckhampton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Leckhampton had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 195 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leckhampton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leckhampton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Leckhampton has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Leckhampton crimes were 215. The crime rate of Leckhampton in 2024 was 20.84 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leckhampton were around 195 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.91 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leckhampton)CrimesRank (Leckhampton)CrimesRank (Leckhampton)
St Paul's90 41,210 31,427 1
College123 21,476 11,376 2
Lansdown129 11,424 21,363 3
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
Charlton Park11 19151 20191 20

Leckhampton 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Leckhampton in July 2025

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

1. Southcourt Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Charlton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Merlin Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Eynon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gordon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Croft Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pilley Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chatsworth Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Leckhampton Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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