What is the crime rate in New Cheltenham, South Gloucestershire?

As of April 2026, the New Cheltenham ward has an annual crime rate of 65.02 per 1,000 residents with 60 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the New Cheltenham ward?

The most common crime in New Cheltenham is Violence & Sexual Offences with 29 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 48.3% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the New Cheltenham ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Crime in New Cheltenham, South Gloucestershire

Comprehensive safety analysis for New Cheltenham, localized within South Gloucestershire.

Total Crimes

trending_down -7.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

65.02per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,043

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences29

Anti-social Behaviour10

Criminal Damage & Arson6

Public Order5

Other Theft3

Burglary2

Weapons Possession2

Vehicle Crime1

Drug Offences1

Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Cossham Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near The Sidings Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Possession of weapons: 2	6
On or near Jinty Lane Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Loop Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Lansdown Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Sherbourne Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Barrington Court Map	Drugs: 1Vehicle crime: 1	2
On or near Fairlyn Drive Map	Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1	2
On or near Highview Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Arnold Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2

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#17safest in South Gloucestershire

City Average

74.79per 1k

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Local Policing

Staple Hill and New Cheltenham

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Local Priorities

The Neighbourhood Policing Team will actively target and seize illegal e-bikes and scooters operating in the Staple Hill and New Cheltenham areas. These vehicles are having a detrimental impact on our communities, and addressing this issue is a key priority for us.

Issued: 1 May 2026

We have received reports of Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage at the facilities at Page Park. We will be completing high-visibility patrols, liaising with partner agencies and dealing pro-actively with offenders.

We will continue high visibility patrols of Staple Hill High Street to re-assure business and the community, prevent shop theft and ASB.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN27

Event in Page Park

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Officers from Staple Hill NPT will be at the Celebrate With Me Event in Page Park. South Gloucestershire will once again host the much-loved "Celebrate With Me" festival on Saturday 27 June, marking its fifth year of bringing people together in a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity and community spirit. Enjoy world music and dance, crafts, wellbeing activities, delicious food, and a beautiful Artisan Market. Taking place at the end of Refugee Week, this special festival embraces the theme "Courage", celebrating the strength and resilience of people seeking sanctuary, and creating a space of welcome for all. Local officers will be in attendance with Police vehicle & crime prevention advice.

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11:00 AM — 4:00 PM

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