Crime Rate in St Mark's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mark's

The total recorded crimes in St Mark's, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mark's crime rate of 2.01 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 Mark's, encompassing approximately 34,375 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Mark's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wasley Road with total crimes: 8
  • Monks Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Edinburgh Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is St Mark's?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, St Mark's reported a higher crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 887 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Mark's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, St Mark's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 1,080 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Mark's witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Mark's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Mark's has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 1.45 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total St Mark's crimes were 887. The crime rate of St Mark's in 2024 was 25.80 (year) or 2.15 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mark's were around 1,080 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.42 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mark's)CrimesRank (St Mark's)CrimesRank (St Mark'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
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
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 Mark's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 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 (20 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202522
March 202523
February 202525
January 202523
December 202427
November 202424
October 202430
September 202417
August 202427
July 202420
June 202436
May 202424

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 202512
January 202514
December 202415
November 20248
October 202420
September 202418
August 202420
July 202411
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202518
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 202511
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202412
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations St Mark's in May 2025

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

1. Wasley Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Monks Croft (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Edinburgh Place (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Cowper Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alstone Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pitman Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Evington Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
9. Goldsmith Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Mead (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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