Crime Rate in Prestbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Prestbury

The total recorded crimes in Prestbury, Cheltenham, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Prestbury crime rate of 4.45 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 Prestbury, encompassing approximately 9,206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Prestbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lexington Square with total crimes: 19
  • Black Berry Field with total crimes: 3
  • The Chase with total crimes: 2

How safe is Prestbury?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Prestbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 305 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Prestbury recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Prestbury had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 301 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Prestbury recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Prestbury Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Prestbury has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Prestbury crimes were 305. The crime rate of Prestbury in 2024 was 33.13 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Prestbury were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.70 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking 15 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
Park32 14404 12371 14
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

Prestbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202412
September 202410
August 20242
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247

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

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Prestbury in March 2025

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

1. Lexington Square (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft3
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Black Berry Field (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Chase (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Chestnuts (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cumming Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cleeve Cloud Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Noverton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Broad Acre Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Yeldham Mews (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Coronation Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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