Crime Rate in Up Hatherley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Up Hatherley

The total recorded crimes in Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Up Hatherley crime rate of 1.21 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 Up Hatherley, encompassing approximately 15,697 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Up Hatherley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Wards Road with total crimes: 2
  • The Poplars with total crimes: 1

How safe is Up Hatherley?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Up Hatherley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 281 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Up Hatherley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Up Hatherley had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 244 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Up Hatherley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Up Hatherley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Up Hatherley has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.21 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Up Hatherley crimes were 281. The crime rate of Up Hatherley in 2024 was 17.90 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Up Hatherley were around 244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.54 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Up Hatherley)CrimesRank (Up Hatherley)CrimesRank (Up Hatherley)
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
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
Charlton Park8 20151 20191 20

Up Hatherley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

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 (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 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 (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20249
June 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20244

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 202410
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Up Hatherley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
2. Wards Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Poplars (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Thornhaugh Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sunnyfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sedgewick Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cold Pool Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Hollis Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Kingscote Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Flint Road (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1

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