GL51 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL51

GL51, Cheltenham has recorded a total of 460 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this GL51 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around GL51, encompassing approximately 53757 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (154) incidents (23.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (-2.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (42) incidents (23.53% increase)

GL51 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16

GL51 Crime Map

Postcodes in GL51

The postcode district are associated with the GL51, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The GL51 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1548.5623.20%
Anti-social behaviour912.86-2.15%
Criminal damage and arson421.6923.53%
Shoplifting420.78-2.33%
Public order400.7833.33%
Other theft300.7425.00%
Vehicle crime190.5618.75%
Drugs110.3510.00%
Burglary110.20-8.33%
Other crime100.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.19300.00%
Possession of weapons40.070.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1257.50-25.60%
Anti-social behaviour932.33-20.51%
Shoplifting431.7326.47%
Criminal damage and arson340.803.03%
Public order300.63-31.82%
Other theft240.56-22.58%
Vehicle crime160.450.00%
Burglary120.30-14.29%
Drugs100.2211.11%
Other crime100.19-44.44%
Possession of weapons40.19100.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-91.67%
Robbery10.02-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1689.3422.63%
Anti-social behaviour1173.1336.05%
Public order442.1857.14%
Shoplifting340.82-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson330.6317.86%
Other theft310.61-3.12%
Other crime180.58350.00%
Vehicle crime160.33-44.83%
Burglary140.30-30.00%
Bicycle theft120.26500.00%
Drugs90.220.00%
Robbery40.1733.33%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 86 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1378.055.38%
Anti-social behaviour862.5516.22%
Shoplifting521.60-3.70%
Other theft320.9714.29%
Vehicle crime290.6026.09%
Public order280.54-31.71%
Criminal damage and arson280.52-20.00%
Burglary200.5242.86%
Drugs90.37-25.00%
Other crime40.17-71.43%
Robbery30.070.00%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.04-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1308.17-11.56%
Anti-social behaviour742.42-1.33%
Shoplifting541.38184.21%
Public order411.0057.69%
Criminal damage and arson350.7666.67%
Other theft280.65-6.67%
Vehicle crime230.5291.67%
Other crime140.4355.56%
Burglary140.26-26.32%
Drugs120.2650.00%
Bicycle theft70.2275.00%
Theft from the person30.130.00%
Robbery30.0650.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1476.96-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour752.73-10.71%
Other theft301.40-6.25%
Public order260.56-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson210.48-50.00%
Burglary190.390.00%
Shoplifting190.35-42.42%
Vehicle crime120.35-66.67%
Other crime90.22-18.18%
Drugs80.17-11.11%
Bicycle theft40.15-42.86%
Robbery20.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.04-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.029.52%
Anti-social behaviour842.9935.48%
Public order441.564.76%
Criminal damage and arson420.8223.53%
Vehicle crime360.7856.52%
Shoplifting330.676.45%
Other theft320.61-17.95%
Burglary190.6026.67%
Other crime110.350.00%
Drugs90.20-18.18%
Bicycle theft70.17-36.36%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Theft from the person20.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1477.98-20.54%
Anti-social behaviour622.73-34.74%
Public order421.15-12.50%
Other theft390.785.41%
Criminal damage and arson340.7341.67%
Shoplifting310.63-3.12%
Vehicle crime230.5815.00%
Burglary150.43-25.00%
Other crime110.28-31.25%
Drugs110.20-15.38%
Bicycle theft110.2010.00%
Robbery20.20-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.04-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1859.5423.33%
Anti-social behaviour953.4425.00%
Public order481.77-2.04%
Other theft370.890.00%
Shoplifting320.6968.42%
Criminal damage and arson240.60-46.67%
Burglary200.4533.33%
Vehicle crime200.37100.00%
Other crime160.3760.00%
Drugs130.3085.71%
Bicycle theft100.2442.86%
Possession of weapons50.19150.00%
Theft from the person50.09400.00%
Robbery30.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 76 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1508.02-6.83%
Anti-social behaviour762.7916.92%
Public order491.4111.36%
Criminal damage and arson450.9112.50%
Other theft370.8448.00%
Shoplifting190.69-26.92%
Burglary150.3550.00%
Other crime100.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime100.19-37.50%
Bicycle theft70.19-36.36%
Drugs70.13-30.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.98-0.62%
Anti-social behaviour652.99-33.67%
Public order441.21-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson400.828.11%
Shoplifting260.74-13.33%
Other theft250.48-30.56%
Vehicle crime160.47-40.74%
Other crime140.3027.27%
Bicycle theft110.2610.00%
Drugs100.2011.11%
Burglary100.19-65.52%
Theft from the person30.190.00%
Robbery30.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.56-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour983.01-18.33%
Public order561.8216.67%
Criminal damage and arson371.04-13.95%
Other theft360.692.86%
Shoplifting300.67-33.33%
Burglary290.56-35.56%
Vehicle crime270.54-42.55%
Other crime110.5010.00%
Bicycle theft100.20-50.00%
Drugs90.1950.00%
Robbery60.1750.00%
Possession of weapons30.11200.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 198 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19811.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour1203.680.00%
Public order482.230.00%
Vehicle crime470.890.00%
Burglary450.870.00%
Shoplifting450.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson430.840.00%
Other theft350.800.00%
Bicycle theft200.650.00%
Other crime100.370.00%
Drugs60.190.00%
Robbery40.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202491
June 202493
May 2024117
April 202486
March 202474
February 202475
January 202484
December 202362
November 202395
October 202376
September 202365
August 202398
July 2023120

A total of 540 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202430
May 202444
April 202428
March 202441
February 202426
January 202444
December 202342
November 202348
October 202349
September 202344
August 202356
July 202348

A total of 458 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202434
May 202433
April 202428
March 202435
February 202421
January 202442
December 202334
November 202324
October 202345
September 202340
August 202337
July 202343

A total of 2025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 155.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024154
June 2024125
May 2024168
April 2024137
March 2024130
February 2024147
January 2024161
December 2023147
November 2023185
October 2023150
September 2023161
August 2023162
July 2023198

A total of 416 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202424
May 202431
April 202432
March 202428
February 202430
January 202432
December 202339
November 202337
October 202337
September 202325
August 202336
July 202335

A total of 294 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202416
May 202416
April 202429
March 202423
February 202412
January 202436
December 202323
November 202320
October 202310
September 202316
August 202327
July 202347

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 20237
September 202310
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 148 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 202418
April 20244
March 202414
February 20249
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
October 202310
September 202314
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 460 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202443
May 202434
April 202452
March 202454
February 202419
January 202433
December 202331
November 202332
October 202319
September 202326
August 202330
July 202345

A total of 243 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414
April 202420
March 202414
February 202419
January 202419
December 202315
November 202320
October 202315
September 202310
August 202329
July 202345

A total of 106 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 202412
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237
September 202311
August 202310
July 202320

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20236
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL51 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Montreal Drive
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moors Avenue
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Welch Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hospital
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harrington Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pennsylvania Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 12. Bridgend Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 13. Sotherby Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Amberley Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Midwinter Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 16. Persimmon Gardens
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Evington Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Catkin Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Alstone Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Barlow Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 21. Tanner'S Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Valley Park
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Monks Croft
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Cowper Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Cheltenham Spa (Station)
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Russell Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Alstone Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 28. Compton Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Elm Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Lipson Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4