Cheltenham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Cheltenham during June 2025 reveals a combination of urban and suburban dynamics, with violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and shoplifting forming the dominant categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.6% of all crimes, a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% below the UK average for this category. This lower-than-average rate may reflect the town's relatively stable community structures and targeted policing efforts in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, occurred at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, 48% above the UK average, likely driven by the town's mix of residential and commercial zones, where noise and disorder can escalate during summer evenings. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 59% above the UK average, a trend consistent with Cheltenham's status as a tourist destination and retail hub. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer season—likely contributed to these patterns, with increased foot traffic in shopping areas and public spaces creating opportunities for petty crime. While the overall crime rate in Cheltenham (8.6 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 6.2%, the distribution of crime types suggests a need for tailored strategies to address anti-social behaviour and retail theft without over-policing lower-risk areas.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 108.3% compared to the previous month, rising from 12 to 25 incidents. This increase aligns with seasonal trends, as warmer weather and longer evenings may contribute to higher drug use in public spaces. Bicycle theft also rose sharply by 53.3%, with 23 incidents reported, an 186% increase above the UK average for this category. This spike may be linked to the start of the summer tourist season, as visitors and locals alike use bicycles for travel. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 85.7%, from 7 to 1 incident, likely reflecting reduced foot traffic in certain areas or heightened awareness during peak tourist hours. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime, with a 48% increase above the UK average, influenced by the town's vibrant social scene and growing student population.

Cheltenham's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.8 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a temporary moderation in criminal activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 35 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within the local population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 116 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the population size. While this monthly exposure rate does not account for fluctuations in activity, it offers a snapshot of the scale of crime faced by residents. The population context further underscores that Cheltenham's crime profile, while slightly elevated compared to the UK, is not drastically different from national trends, with specific categories such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting driving the disparity.