WITCOMBE PLACE, GL52 2SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in GL52 2SP

WITCOMBE PLACE, GL52 2SP, Cheltenham has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.88 per 1,000 population. This GL52 2SP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader GL52 postcode area, which has experienced 246 crimes and a crime rate of 5.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this GL52 2SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around GL52 2SP, encompassing approximately 4315 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the GL52 2SP area, explore the GL52 2SP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)

GL52 2SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath Street with total crimes: 16
  • County Court Road with total crimes: 13
  • Rodney Road with total crimes: 12

WITCOMBE PLACE, GL52 2SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.889.38%
Anti-social behaviour308.11-23.08%
Shoplifting216.95-38.24%
Public order94.87-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.09-33.33%
Other theft61.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.3933.33%
Burglary40.93-20.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3934.5314.71%
Shoplifting349.0470.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.88-11.11%
Public order107.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.32200.00%
Other theft62.09-25.00%
Burglary51.3966.67%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Drugs30.70-40.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3628.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.34-17.07%
Shoplifting207.88-13.04%
Other theft84.630.00%
Drugs51.8566.67%
Vehicle crime41.16-20.00%
Public order40.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4130.3624.24%
Violence and sexual offences249.50-22.58%
Shoplifting235.5653.33%
Public order125.33-25.00%
Other theft82.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.16400.00%
Burglary31.16-25.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3326.8873.68%
Violence and sexual offences317.653.33%
Public order167.18166.67%
Shoplifting153.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4850.00%
Other theft51.39-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.160.00%
Burglary40.93300.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-83.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour196.950.00%
Shoplifting154.40-40.00%
Other theft73.48-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.62-14.29%
Public order61.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-60.00%
Drugs30.93-40.00%
Burglary10.70-83.33%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4834.7692.00%
Shoplifting2511.128.70%
Anti-social behaviour195.79-45.71%
Other theft124.40140.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.7825.00%
Vehicle crime72.32-12.50%
Public order71.620.00%
Bicycle theft71.6275.00%
Burglary61.6220.00%
Drugs51.3925.00%
Theft from the person31.160.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3529.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences258.11-30.56%
Shoplifting235.79-47.73%
Vehicle crime85.33-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.85-42.86%
Public order71.85-58.82%
Burglary51.62150.00%
Other theft51.16-54.55%
Drugs41.16100.00%
Bicycle theft40.93300.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4435.922.33%
Violence and sexual offences3610.20-40.98%
Public order178.3488.89%
Anti-social behaviour143.94-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson143.24-6.67%
Other theft113.240.00%
Vehicle crime102.55900.00%
Drugs22.32-33.33%
Theft from the person20.46-50.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6141.7129.79%
Shoplifting4314.14115.00%
Anti-social behaviour249.96140.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.5666.67%
Other theft113.4857.14%
Public order92.55-25.00%
Bicycle theft42.0933.33%
Theft from the person40.93100.00%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.46-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4729.439.30%
Shoplifting2010.89-4.76%
Public order124.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.7811.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.3250.00%
Other theft72.09-36.36%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Burglary61.39200.00%
Bicycle theft31.39200.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.4210.26%
Shoplifting219.96-30.00%
Other theft114.8722.22%
Public order92.55-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour92.09-47.06%
Vehicle crime62.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.39-45.45%
Robbery31.390.00%
Burglary20.70-60.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.980.00%
Shoplifting309.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.950.00%
Public order113.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.550.00%
Other theft92.550.00%
Burglary52.090.00%
Bicycle theft51.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.160.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 487 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202432
July 202436
June 202424
May 202431
April 202430
March 202448
February 202425
January 202436
December 202361
November 202347
October 202343
September 202339

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 202414
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20244
June 202412
May 202416
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 202417
December 20239
November 202312
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202439
July 202434
June 202441
May 202433
April 202419
March 202419
February 202435
January 202414
December 202324
November 202310
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 334 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
July 202420
June 202423
May 202415
April 202415
March 202425
February 202423
January 202444
December 202343
November 202320
October 202321
September 202330

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 20237
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the GL52 2SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bath Street
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. County Court Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Rodney Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Grosvenor Terrace
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cambray Place
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Vernon Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oriel Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Berkeley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Fairview Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Gloucester Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Witcombe Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sherborne Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sheldons Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Highbury Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Leighton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Anne'S Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Sidney Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sydenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Keynshambury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Bath Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Sandford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Imperial Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Albion Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1