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 July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mark's crime rate of 3.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
St Mark's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Monks Croft with total crimes: 12
  • Wasley Road with total crimes: 11
  • Pitman Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the St Mark's has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mark's)CrimesRank (St Mark's)CrimesRank (St Mark's)
St Paul's90 41,210 31,427 1
College123 21,476 11,376 2
Lansdown129 11,424 21,363 3
All Saints88 61,027 41,058 5
Swindon Village80 7993 5921 8
St Peter's90 5970 6977 6
Hesters Way60 8869 8963 7
Pittville50 10795 9759 9
Springbank57 9696 10719 10
Oakley45 11692 11676 11
Benhall and The Reddings44 12400 13420 12
Park29 13404 12371 14
Charlton Kings15 16321 14395 13
Up Hatherley17 14281 17244 17
Prestbury8 20305 15301 15
Battledown17 15256 18239 18
Warden Hill12 18285 16258 16
Leckhampton12 17215 19195 19
Charlton Park11 19151 20191 20

St Mark's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202518
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 202512
January 202514
December 202415
November 20248
October 202420
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 202412
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202535
May 202522
April 202522
March 202523
February 202525
January 202523
December 202427
November 202424
October 202430
September 202417
August 202427

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations St Mark's in July 2025

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

1. Monks Croft (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Wasley Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Pitman Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cowper Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Evington Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Roman Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Amberley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Essex Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. Alstone Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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