Crime Rate in Warden Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warden Hill

The total recorded crimes in Warden Hill, Cheltenham, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warden Hill crime rate of 0.97 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Warden Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 11
  • Bronte Close with total crimes: 2
  • Warden Hill Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Warden Hill has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheltenham)CrimesRank (Cheltenham)CrimesRank (Cheltenham)
St Paul's90 41,210 31,427 1
College91 31,476 11,376 2
Lansdown157 11,424 21,363 3
All Saints96 21,027 41,058 5
St Mark's87 5887 71,080 4
Swindon Village78 7993 5921 8
St Peter's79 6970 6977 6
Hesters Way70 8869 8963 7
Pittville56 10795 9759 9
Oakley63 9692 11676 11
Springbank55 11696 10719 10
Benhall and The Reddings29 16400 13420 12
Park32 14404 12371 14
Prestbury41 12305 15301 15
Charlton Kings39 13321 14395 13
Battledown30 15256 18239 18
Up Hatherley23 17281 17244 17
Leckhampton20 18215 19195 19
Charlton Park18 19151 20191 20

Warden Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Warden Hill in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Bronte Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Warden Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Dinas Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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