Crime Rate in Warden Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warden Hill

The total recorded crimes in Warden Hill, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warden Hill crime rate of 1.82 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 Warden Hill, encompassing approximately 15,416 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Warden Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bluebell Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Warden Hill?

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

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Warden Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 285 crimes compared to 683.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Warden Hill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Warden Hill had fewer crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 258 crimes compared to 697. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Warden Hill recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Warden Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Warden Hill has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Warden Hill crimes were 285. The crime rate of Warden Hill in 2024 was 18.49 (year) or 1.54 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warden Hill were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.74 (year) or 1.39 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warden Hill)CrimesRank (Warden Hill)CrimesRank (Warden Hill)
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
Battledown28 16256 18239 18
Up Hatherley19 19281 17244 17
Charlton Park8 20151 20191 20

Warden Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 4 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
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Warden Hill in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Durham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Bluebell Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Browning Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Canterbury Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Farmfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. The Greenings (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ansell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Warden Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Penrith Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.