Cheltenham is the safest major town in Gloucestershire, and is the 22nd most dangerous overall out of Gloucestershire's 305 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cheltenham in 2021 was 73 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Gloucestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 28% higher than the Gloucestershire rate of 52 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cheltenham is the 29th safest major town, and the 1,492nd 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 12 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2021 was also a bad month for Cheltenham residents, when it was Gloucestershire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 53 crimes at a rate of 0.45 per 1,000 residents. Cheltenham recorded 16 reports of other crime during September 2021, making its crime rate of 0.14 the worst for other crime in Gloucestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Cheltenham are violence and sexual offences, with 3,738 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 32. This is 27% higher than 2020's figure of 2,739 offences and a difference of 8.53 from 2020's crime rate of 23. Cheltenham's least common crime is theft from the person, with 44 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 20% from 2020's figure of 53 crimes.
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19% higher, regional crime rate
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5% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Cheltenham is 19% higher than the South West and 5% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Cheltenham represent the time frame between July 2019 and June 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 04 Aug, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73 | 8,515 |
| 2020 | 67 | 7,877 |
| 2019 | 77 | 8,973 |
| 2018 | 74 | 8,679 |
| 2017 | 74 | 8,689 |
| 2016 | 65 | 7,608 |
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| Cheltenham | Gloucestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 4,765 | 40.70 | 23,892 | 25.91 | 36% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 146 | 1.25 | 580 | 0.63 | 50% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 533 | 4.55 | 2,752 | 2.98 | 35% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,041 | 8.89 | 5,429 | 5.89 | 34% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 200 | 1.71 | 1,410 | 1.53 | 11% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 190 | 1.62 | 1,155 | 1.25 | 23% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 658 | 5.62 | 3,758 | 4.08 | 27% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 55 | 0.47 | 320 | 0.35 | 26% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 862 | 7.36 | 4,969 | 5.39 | 27% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 59 | 0.50 | 345 | 0.37 | 26% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 537 | 4.59 | 2,824 | 3.06 | 33% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 44 | 0.38 | 206 | 0.22 | 42% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 452 | 3.86 | 2,327 | 2.52 | 35% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,738 | 31.93 | 22,240 | 24.12 | 24% more dangerous |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 8,515 | 72.73 | - |
| Gloucester | 12,841 | 87.05 | 16% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Libertus Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Brooklyn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Kimberley Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Merriville Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Howell Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pinewood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sir Charles Irving Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Prestbury Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Public order | On or near Park/Open Space | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Byron Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Drugs | On or near St Anne'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Imperial Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Alstone Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Other theft | On or near Larput Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Public order | On or near Overton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| June 2022 | Public order | On or near Kimberley Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| June 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Post Office Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 40 | 36 | 51 | 41 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.87 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.33 | 0.51 | 0.38 | 0.47 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.81 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.2 | 0.79 | 0.45 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 8% safer |
| Cheltenham | 72.73 | - |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 12% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 91.10 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 93.77 | 22% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.37 | 29% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.75 | 35% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 127.90 | 43% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 137.17 | 47% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 145.60 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 153.06 | 52% 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 October, when Cheltenham saw a 200% increase in robbery. Cheltenham saw a large fall in robbery during May, when it fell by 86% compared to May in 2019. Theft From the Person saw a fall in every month of Cheltenham's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -5% | +112% | +134% | +70% | +13% | +37% | +16% | +36% | +31% | +95% |
| Bicycle Theft | -50% | -21% | +4% | +50% | +58% | -26% | +17% | -28% | -46% | +75% |
| Burglary | -24% | +9% | -52% | +2% | -11% | -16% | -15% | -14% | -27% | -31% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -14% | -28% | -43% | +23% | +19% | -12% | +7% | -6% | -4% | -32% |
| Drugs | -9% | +45% | +50% | -9% | -33% | -21% | +15% | -43% | -22% | +35% |
| Other Crime | - | -46% | -40% | +186% | +23% | -57% | +78% | -35% | +160% | - |
| Other Theft | -29% | -24% | -34% | -34% | -27% | -65% | -24% | -11% | -78% | -43% |
| Possession of Weapons | -43% | - | +75% | -83% | -67% | -17% | -67% | -57% | -50% | +100% |
| Public Order | +82% | +27% | +63% | +123% | +33% | -62% | -31% | -48% | -39% | -46% |
| Robbery | -70% | +100% | -86% | - | +133% | +67% | - | +200% | -40% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | -23% | -58% | -61% | -57% | -29% | -44% | -22% | -31% | -59% | -58% |
| Theft From the Person | - | -33% | -78% | -67% | -50% | -50% | -67% | -75% | -73% | -83% |
| Vehicle Crime | -31% | -3% | -74% | +28% | -9% | -19% | -1% | -26% | +30% | -5% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +1% | -10% | -18% | +4% | +17% | -5% | -19% | -24% | -25% | -14% |
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