Crime Rate in Oakley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakley

The total recorded crimes in Oakley, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakley crime rate of 1.13 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 Oakley, encompassing approximately 44,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Oakley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whaddon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Severn Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bowen Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Oakley?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Oakley reported a higher crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 692 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Oakley recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Oakley had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 676 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oakley recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oakley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Oakley has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Oakley crimes were 692. The crime rate of Oakley in 2024 was 20.64 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakley were around 676 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.71 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

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

Oakley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202526
February 202514
January 202515
December 202428
November 202424
October 202426
September 202416
August 202425
July 202416
June 202446
May 202422

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202514
February 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202411
September 20246
August 202418
July 202412
June 202432
May 20245

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Oakley in May 2025

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

1. Whaddon Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Severn Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bowen Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Pennine Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Churn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lynworth Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Colne Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Priors Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mersey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Tamar Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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