GL50 1HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL50 1HQ

GL50 1HQ, Cheltenham has recorded a total of 242 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 100.27 per 1,000 population. This GL50 1HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL50 postcode area, which has experienced 341 crimes and a crime rate of 15.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL50 1HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL50 1HQ, encompassing approximately 2413 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL50 1HQ area, explore the GL50 1HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (13.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-8.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (-21.95% decrease)

GL50 1HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 27
  • Albion Walk with total crimes: 19

GL50 1HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77100.2713.24%
Anti-social behaviour6431.90-8.57%
Shoplifting3226.52-21.95%
Public order1713.260.00%
Other theft167.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson106.63-44.44%
Drugs64.14-14.29%
Other crime52.4966.67%
Burglary52.07-37.50%
Possession of weapons32.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Robbery20.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.83-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour70106.906.06%
Violence and sexual offences6829.00-5.56%
Shoplifting4128.1770.83%
Criminal damage and arson1816.99157.14%
Public order177.4654.55%
Other theft127.04-7.69%
Burglary84.970.00%
Drugs73.3140.00%
Robbery42.90-42.86%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Theft from the person31.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7293.6416.13%
Anti-social behaviour6629.83-12.00%
Shoplifting2427.35-29.41%
Other theft139.94-18.75%
Public order115.39-38.89%
Burglary84.560.00%
Robbery73.31250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.90-36.36%
Drugs52.9025.00%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Bicycle theft42.0733.33%
Theft from the person31.660.00%
Other crime11.24-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75101.938.70%
Violence and sexual offences6231.0737.78%
Shoplifting3425.6930.77%
Public order1814.09-18.18%
Other theft167.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson116.630.00%
Burglary84.56100.00%
Vehicle crime53.3166.67%
Other crime42.07300.00%
Drugs41.660.00%
Bicycle theft31.66-57.14%
Theft from the person31.2450.00%
Robbery21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6984.1156.82%
Violence and sexual offences4528.59-10.00%
Shoplifting2618.6423.81%
Public order2210.7746.67%
Other theft129.12-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson114.9710.00%
Bicycle theft74.56600.00%
Burglary42.90100.00%
Vehicle crime31.66-25.00%
Theft from the person21.24100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5072.09-46.81%
Anti-social behaviour4420.72-30.16%
Shoplifting2118.23-36.36%
Public order158.70-21.05%
Other theft146.21-44.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.80-54.55%
Drugs84.1433.33%
Vehicle crime43.31-33.33%
Burglary21.66-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.83-90.91%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.41-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.41-91.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94126.7830.56%
Anti-social behaviour6338.951.61%
Shoplifting3326.100.00%
Other theft2513.6747.06%
Criminal damage and arson2210.364.76%
Public order199.12-26.92%
Bicycle theft127.8771.43%
Theft from the person114.971000.00%
Robbery94.56200.00%
Vehicle crime63.730.00%
Drugs62.49-25.00%
Burglary52.49-37.50%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72110.2122.03%
Anti-social behaviour6229.8347.62%
Shoplifting3325.69-35.29%
Public order2613.67-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson2110.77-36.36%
Other theft178.70-32.00%
Burglary87.04-27.27%
Drugs83.3133.33%
Bicycle theft73.31-36.36%
Vehicle crime62.90-40.00%
Robbery32.4950.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Theft from the person10.83-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59118.08-43.27%
Shoplifting5124.45-13.56%
Anti-social behaviour4221.13-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson3317.4057.14%
Public order3113.6710.71%
Other theft2512.8447.06%
Burglary1110.36175.00%
Bicycle theft114.5683.33%
Vehicle crime104.56100.00%
Drugs64.1420.00%
Theft from the person22.49-66.67%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104129.2719.54%
Shoplifting5943.0990.32%
Anti-social behaviour5224.4573.33%
Public order2821.55-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson2111.6075.00%
Other theft178.7054.55%
Bicycle theft67.040.00%
Theft from the person62.490.00%
Drugs52.490.00%
Vehicle crime52.070.00%
Burglary42.07-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.66-33.33%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87100.68-5.43%
Public order3736.0537.04%
Shoplifting3115.33-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour3012.84-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson1212.43-7.69%
Other theft114.97-45.00%
Burglary74.56250.00%
Theft from the person62.90100.00%
Bicycle theft62.4950.00%
Vehicle crime52.4925.00%
Drugs52.07150.00%
Possession of weapons32.0750.00%
Other crime21.24-60.00%
Robbery10.83-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92101.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour3538.120.00%
Shoplifting3514.500.00%
Public order2714.500.00%
Other theft2011.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.290.00%
Other crime55.390.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Bicycle theft41.660.00%
Theft from the person31.660.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 20247
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202422
February 202421
January 202433
December 202321
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 268 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 202411
June 202418
May 202422
April 202415
March 202419
February 202426
January 202431
December 202328
November 202337
October 202327

A total of 672 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202470
July 202466
June 202475
May 202469
April 202444
March 202463
February 202462
January 202442
December 202352
November 202330
October 202335

A total of 420 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202441
July 202424
June 202434
May 202426
April 202421
March 202433
February 202433
January 202451
December 202359
November 202331
October 202335

A total of 882 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202468
July 202472
June 202462
May 202445
April 202450
March 202494
February 202472
January 202459
December 2023104
November 202387
October 202392

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 202412
April 202414
March 202425
February 202417
January 202425
December 202317
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 202412
February 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 202411
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL50 1HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order6
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Albion Walk
    Total19
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Bath Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. County Court Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Rodney Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vittoria Walk
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Cambray Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Post Office Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 13. Crescent Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ambrose Street
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Vernon Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oriel Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Bennington Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Berkeley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 23. Ambrose Place
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Oxford Passage
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Gloucester Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 26. Witcombe Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Crescent Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Sheldons Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Highbury Lane
    Total1
    Public order1