Crime Rate in New Cheltenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Cheltenham

The total recorded crimes in New Cheltenham, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Cheltenham crime rate of 2.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
New Cheltenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sidings with total crimes: 18
  • Old Quarry Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Hill View 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 July 2025 the New Cheltenham has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Cheltenham)CrimesRank (New Cheltenham)CrimesRank (New Cheltenham)
Charlton & Cribbs757 110,295 18,380 1
Filton147 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood114 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green110 61,535 3923 7
Yate North143 31,255 8852 10
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield127 41,429 41,085 4
Thornbury108 71,421 61,077 5
Yate Central92 81,164 91,019 6
Stoke Gifford91 91,285 7895 8
Woodstock91 10857 14704 13
Frampton Cotterell71 13983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend76 11993 11732 12
Bradley Stoke South75 12722 17558 19
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge65 16863 13657 14
Hanham70 14656 19612 17
Winterbourne61 18790 15649 15
Dodington69 15789 16564 18
Longwell Green34 25605 20631 16
Boyd Valley55 19702 18548 20
Bradley Stoke North50 20483 26416 25
Bitton & Oldland Common41 22536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley40 23554 21457 22
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 21538 22301 26
Severn Vale39 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston30 27495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach30 26231 27248 27
Charfield18 28202 28142 28

New Cheltenham 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 28 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20258
December 20242
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202532
May 202523
April 202521
March 202534
February 202537
January 202543
December 202442
November 202447
October 202429
September 202446
August 202432

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20259
April 202513
March 20258
February 202516
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 20247
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
October 20244
August 202410

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252

High Crime Locations New Cheltenham in July 2025

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

1. The Sidings (Map)
Total18
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Old Quarry Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Hill View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Crown Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Siston Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Junction Way (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Loop Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. The Green (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. The Reddings (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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