Crime Rate in New Cheltenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Cheltenham

The total recorded crimes in New Cheltenham, South Gloucestershire, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Cheltenham crime rate of 2.32 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 New Cheltenham, encompassing approximately 24,186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
New Cheltenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanier Road with total crimes: 12
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 3
  • Siston Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is New Cheltenham?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, New Cheltenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1024 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, New Cheltenham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, New Cheltenham had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 868 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, New Cheltenham witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, New Cheltenham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

New Cheltenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Cheltenham has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 14th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total New Cheltenham crimes were 1,024. The crime rate of New Cheltenham in 2024 was 42.34 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Cheltenham were around 868 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.89 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Cheltenham)CrimesRank (New Cheltenham)CrimesRank (New Cheltenham)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood109 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green142 31,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield106 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury125 41,421 61,077 5
Yate Central59 121,164 91,019 6
Frenchay & Downend107 6993 11732 12
Stoke Gifford97 91,285 7895 8
Yate North99 81,255 8852 10
Hanham73 10656 19612 17
Frampton Cotterell67 11983 12825 11
Woodstock53 18857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge53 17863 13657 14
Bradley Stoke South58 13722 17558 19
Winterbourne30 25790 15649 15
Parkwall & Warmley56 15554 21457 22
Longwell Green55 16605 20631 16
Dodington50 19789 16564 18
Boyd Valley40 23702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick46 20538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common43 22536 23507 21
Bradley Stoke North46 21483 26416 25
Severn Vale40 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston28 26495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach15 27231 27248 27
Charfield7 28202 28142 28

New Cheltenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 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 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202521
March 202534
February 202537
January 202543
December 202442
November 202447
October 202429
September 202446
August 202432
July 202447
June 202464
May 202437

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20258
February 202516
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
October 20244
August 202410
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20244

High Crime Locations New Cheltenham in May 2025

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

1. Stanier Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
2. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. Siston Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. Whistle Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Carsons Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. The Sidings (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Siston Hill (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Hilltop Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Soundwell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Middle Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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