Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Cheltenham, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.08 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Tivoli Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Andover Walk with total crimes: 2

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 404 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Park had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 371 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Park has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 404. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 371 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 14 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
Lansdown157 11,424 21,363 3
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
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202422
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 202415
November 202410
October 20244
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20245

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20248

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Park in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Tivoli Mews (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Other theft1
3. Andover Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Lypiatt Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Polefield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Castanum Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. St Stephen'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Dagmar Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A46 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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