Cheltenham is the safest major town in Gloucestershire, and is the 31st most dangerous overall out of Gloucestershire's 306 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cheltenham in 2021 was 63 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Gloucestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 16% higher than the Gloucestershire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cheltenham is the 25th safest major town, and the 1,979th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2021, Cheltenham had the worst crime rate in Gloucestershire for bicycle theft, with 11 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 inhabitants. October 2021 was also a bad month for Cheltenham residents, when it was Gloucestershire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 66 crimes at a rate of 0.56 per 1,000 residents. Cheltenham recorded 92 reports of criminal damage and arson during December 2021, making its crime rate of 0.79 the worst for criminal damage and arson in Gloucestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Cheltenham are violence and sexual offences, with 3,317 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 28. This is 29% higher than 2020's figure of 2,344 offences and a difference of 8.31 from 2020's crime rate of 20. Cheltenham's least common crime is theft from the person, with 38 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 11% from 2020's figure of 42 crimes.
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6% higher, regional crime rate
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16% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Cheltenham is 6% higher than the South West and 16% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Cheltenham represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63 | 7,326 |
| 2020 | 56 | 6,553 |
| 2019 | 65 | 7,646 |
| 2018 | 62 | 7,303 |
| 2017 | 61 | 7,087 |
| 2016 | 54 | 6,305 |
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| Cheltenham | Gloucestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 4,096 | 34.99 | 23,892 | 25.91 | 26% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 141 | 1.20 | 580 | 0.63 | 48% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 438 | 3.74 | 2,752 | 2.98 | 20% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 891 | 7.61 | 5,429 | 5.89 | 23% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 161 | 1.38 | 1,410 | 1.53 | 11% safer |
| Other Crime | 166 | 1.42 | 1,155 | 1.25 | 12% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 509 | 4.35 | 3,758 | 4.08 | 6% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 52 | 0.44 | 320 | 0.35 | 20% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 765 | 6.53 | 4,969 | 5.39 | 17% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 56 | 0.48 | 345 | 0.37 | 23% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 393 | 3.36 | 2,824 | 3.06 | 9% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 38 | 0.32 | 206 | 0.22 | 31% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 399 | 3.41 | 2,327 | 2.52 | 26% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,317 | 28.33 | 22,240 | 24.12 | 15% more dangerous |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 7,326 | 62.58 | - |
| Gloucester | 10,974 | 74.40 | 16% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Vine Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Albion Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Possession of weapons | On or near Oriel Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cakebridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Oakfield Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Swindon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Queen'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Beverley Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Surrey Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Terry Ruck Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pennington Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Queen'S Circus | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Surrey Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Paul'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Cleeve View Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Gloucester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Montreal Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 36 | 31 | 43 | 35 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 5 | 4.0 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.69 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.30 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.44 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.5 | 5 | 4.9 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.72 | 0.45 | 0.51 | 0.48 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6 | 3.8 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.0 | 0.65 | 0.36 | 0.32 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 22 | 20 | 28 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Cheltenham that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agg Gardner Recreation Ground | 5 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1.0 |
| Approach Golf Course | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.10 |
| Cheltenham Town Ladies Football Club | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.95 |
| Clyde Crescent | 24 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Pittville Park | 104 | - | 3 | - | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Sandy Lane Playing Field | 8 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1.7 |
| Springfields Park | 13 | - | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | 2.7 |
| St Mark's Recreation Ground | 41 | 2 | 3 | - | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 57% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 26% safer |
| Cheltenham | 62.58 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 7% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 24% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 30% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 31% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 44% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 49% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 59% more dangerous |
Lansdown & Montpellier is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Cheltenham, followed by Arle & Hesters Way in second place, and St Paul's as the third most dangerous area. Cheltenham's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Benhall & The Reddings, Hatherley, and The Park & Warden Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alstone & St Mark's | 928 | 92 | Fifth |
| Arle & Hesters Way | 1,005 | 124 | Second |
| Benhall & The Reddings | 375 | 53 | Eighth |
| Hatherley | 263 | 29 | Tenth |
| Lansdown & Montpellier | 1,362 | 132 | First |
| Oakley | 465 | 83 | Sixth |
| Pittville & Fairview | 887 | 94 | Fourth |
| Springbank | 450 | 70 | Seventh |
| St Paul's | 989 | 120 | Third |
| The Park & Warden Hill | 338 | 44 | Ninth |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Cheltenham for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Hatherley (145) | Lansdown & Montpellier (789) |
| Bicycle Theft | Hatherley (1) | Alstone & St Mark's (30) |
| Burglary | Hatherley (23) | Lansdown & Montpellier (76) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Hatherley (28) | Arle & Hesters Way (145) |
| Drugs | The Park & Warden Hill (2) | Lansdown & Montpellier (49) |
| Other Crime | The Park & Warden Hill (3) | Arle & Hesters Way (24) |
| Other Theft | Hatherley (20) | Lansdown & Montpellier (104) |
| Possession of Weapons | Hatherley (2) | Lansdown & Montpellier (13) |
| Public Order | Hatherley (19) | Lansdown & Montpellier (163) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Hatherley (1) | Arle & Hesters Way (15) |
| Shoplifting | Springbank (1) | Pittville & Fairview (164) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Hatherley (1) | Lansdown & Montpellier (20) |
| Vehicle Crime | Springbank (10) | St Paul's (54) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Hatherley (130) | Lansdown & Montpellier (625) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Cheltenham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Cheltenham saw a 300% increase in other crime. Cheltenham saw a large fall in theft from the person during June, when it fell by 83% compared to June in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Cheltenham's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -6% | +104% | +120% | +49% | +5% | +32% | +10% | +37% | +34% | +80% |
| Bicycle Theft | -58% | -14% | -8% | +80% | +52% | -30% | +28% | -21% | -43% | +63% |
| Burglary | -25% | +24% | -56% | +9% | -8% | +3% | -12% | -19% | -23% | -40% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -19% | -35% | -51% | +13% | +21% | -26% | -1% | -13% | +6% | -33% |
| Drugs | +6% | +65% | +43% | -19% | -26% | -22% | +44% | -42% | -20% | +26% |
| Other Crime | +67% | -42% | -43% | +300% | +67% | -57% | +88% | -41% | +100% | +11% |
| Other Theft | -31% | -28% | -38% | -41% | -20% | -71% | -20% | +18% | -82% | -42% |
| Possession of Weapons | -20% | - | +100% | -80% | -67% | -50% | -60% | -57% | -40% | +100% |
| Public Order | +52% | +19% | +83% | +91% | +31% | -65% | -37% | -57% | -42% | -52% |
| Robbery | -75% | +50% | -80% | +50% | +133% | +100% | +29% | +200% | -25% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -28% | -68% | -66% | -78% | -40% | -45% | -12% | -37% | -66% | -56% |
| Theft From the Person | -13% | -33% | -71% | -83% | -50% | -43% | -75% | -80% | -73% | -83% |
| Vehicle Crime | -23% | +7% | -76% | +18% | - | -7% | -14% | -31% | +13% | +6% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +5% | -18% | -27% | -1% | +13% | -15% | -21% | -25% | -29% | -18% |
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