GL50 3LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL50 3LH

GL50 3LH, Cheltenham has recorded a total of 200 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.25 per 1,000 population. This GL50 3LH 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 3LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL50 3LH, encompassing approximately 4623 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL50 3LH area, explore the GL50 3LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (34.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (2.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)

GL50 3LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20
  • Albion Walk with total crimes: 19

GL50 3LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7443.2534.55%
Anti-social behaviour4516.002.27%
Shoplifting209.73-13.04%
Public order164.3360.00%
Other theft143.46133.33%
Drugs63.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.30-70.00%
Possession of weapons51.30150.00%
Other crime41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime40.8733.33%
Burglary20.87-66.67%
Robbery20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5539.3614.58%
Anti-social behaviour4411.892.33%
Shoplifting239.5243.75%
Criminal damage and arson204.97150.00%
Public order104.33-9.09%
Other theft62.16-14.29%
Burglary61.30-33.33%
Robbery41.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Bicycle theft30.65-40.00%
Theft from the person20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour4310.382.38%
Shoplifting169.30-20.00%
Public order113.46-15.38%
Burglary92.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.95-27.27%
Other theft71.73-63.16%
Bicycle theft51.51150.00%
Robbery41.08100.00%
Theft from the person30.8750.00%
Vehicle crime30.65-50.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4837.2037.14%
Anti-social behaviour4210.38-17.65%
Shoplifting209.080.00%
Other theft194.3318.75%
Public order134.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.8137.50%
Vehicle crime62.38500.00%
Burglary51.30150.00%
Bicycle theft21.08-50.00%
Theft from the person20.43100.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5133.5254.55%
Violence and sexual offences3511.03-5.41%
Shoplifting207.57-4.76%
Other theft164.3314.29%
Public order133.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.81-38.46%
Bicycle theft41.7333.33%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.87-51.32%
Anti-social behaviour338.00-41.07%
Shoplifting217.14-4.55%
Other theft144.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.03-13.33%
Public order132.818.33%
Drugs52.81400.00%
Burglary51.0866.67%
Possession of weapons31.08200.00%
Bicycle theft30.65-62.50%
Robbery20.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7652.5510.14%
Anti-social behaviour5616.4436.59%
Other theft2812.1186.67%
Shoplifting226.0610.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.76-21.05%
Public order123.24-53.85%
Theft from the person112.601000.00%
Robbery82.38100.00%
Bicycle theft81.7360.00%
Burglary31.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.43-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6946.2853.33%
Anti-social behaviour4114.9213.89%
Public order268.878.33%
Shoplifting205.62-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson194.33-5.00%
Other theft154.11-11.76%
Drugs63.2450.00%
Burglary61.30-57.14%
Bicycle theft51.30-37.50%
Robbery41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4546.07-38.36%
Shoplifting429.73-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour369.082.86%
Public order247.79-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson205.19150.00%
Other theft174.3354.55%
Burglary143.68250.00%
Bicycle theft83.0360.00%
Drugs41.73100.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7348.88-5.19%
Shoplifting4515.7955.17%
Anti-social behaviour359.7316.67%
Public order297.57-25.64%
Other theft116.2737.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.38-27.27%
Vehicle crime51.7366.67%
Bicycle theft51.08-16.67%
Theft from the person41.08-33.33%
Burglary40.87100.00%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%
Drugs20.65-71.43%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7748.01-1.28%
Public order3916.6569.57%
Anti-social behaviour308.43-3.23%
Shoplifting296.4911.54%
Criminal damage and arson116.270.00%
Other theft82.38-55.56%
Drugs71.73133.33%
Theft from the person61.5120.00%
Bicycle theft61.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7846.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour3116.870.00%
Shoplifting266.700.00%
Public order235.620.00%
Other theft184.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.890.00%
Bicycle theft92.380.00%
Other crime81.950.00%
Theft from the person51.730.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 202413
April 202413
March 202412
February 202426
January 202424
December 202329
November 202339
October 202323

A total of 715 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202455
July 202448
June 202448
May 202435
April 202437
March 202476
February 202469
January 202445
December 202373
November 202377
October 202378

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 487 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202444
July 202443
June 202442
May 202451
April 202433
March 202456
February 202441
January 202436
December 202335
November 202330
October 202331

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202420
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 202413
March 202415
February 202419
January 202420
December 20238
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 202411
February 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20247
June 202419
May 202416
April 202414
March 202428
February 202415
January 202417
December 202311
November 20238
October 202318

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202423
July 202416
June 202420
May 202420
April 202421
March 202422
February 202420
January 202442
December 202345
November 202329
October 202326

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 202414
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL50 3LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order5
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Drugs3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. County Court Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. High Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Post Office Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
  • 9. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Crescent Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Hospital
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ambrose Street
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons2
  • 14. Grove Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 15. St George'S Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bennington Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 18. St Paul'S Street South
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Parabola Lane
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ambrose Place
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Oxford Passage
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crescent Terrace
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Clarence Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. New Rutland Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Jenner Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. St Georges Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Great Western Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Swindon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. North Place
    Total1
    Public order1