Crime Rate in St Peter's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Peter's

The total recorded crimes in St Peter's, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Peter's crime rate of 0.21 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 St Peter's, encompassing approximately 393,143 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
St Peter's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornbury Close with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Great Western Terrace with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Peter's?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, St Peter's reported a higher crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 970 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, St Peter's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 977 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Peter's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Peter's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Peter's has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 0.68 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total St Peter's crimes were 970. The crime rate of St Peter's in 2024 was 9.77 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Peter's were around 977 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.22 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)CrimesRank (St Peter's)
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
Hesters Way58 9869 8963 7
Pittville63 8795 9759 9
Springbank42 11696 10719 10
Oakley50 10692 11676 11
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

St Peter's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 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 (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 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 (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 202513
February 202510
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 20246
August 202416
July 202418
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202528
February 202517
January 202517
December 202420
November 202418
October 202422
September 202421
August 202427
July 202420
June 202432
May 202429

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations St Peter's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Peter's postcode area is presented below.

1. Thornbury Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Great Western Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Penharva Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Grove Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Steeplechase Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
9. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Devonshire Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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