Crime in New Cheltenham: statistics, rates and trends
636 crimes were recorded in New Cheltenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in New Cheltenham at a glance
- Crime trends in New Cheltenham
- Types of crime in New Cheltenham
- New Cheltenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in New Cheltenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Cheltenham
- Demographics of New Cheltenham
- Questions about crime in New Cheltenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (263), anti-social behaviour (110) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,480th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | New Cheltenham | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 636 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.9 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 9,958 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in New Cheltenham peaked in the year to August 2018 (683 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (595). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 636 | 63.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 611 | 61.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 656 | 65.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 595 | 59.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 636 | 63.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 674 | 67.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 679 | 68.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 613 | 61.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 683 | 68.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (31% below) and public order (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 25 to 43 and vehicle crime rose from 22 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 263 | 26.4 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.3 | 3.6 | +72% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +55% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than New Cheltenham; the highest is Kingswood, South Gloucestershire (130.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Frenchay & Downend (55.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Cheltenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staple Hill & Mangotsfield | 1,330 | 99.5 | +56% |
| Woodstock | 830 | 72.7 | +14% |
| Kingswood | 1,299 | 130.6 | +104% |
| Emersons Green | 1,391 | 71.4 | +12% |
| Parkwall & Warmley | 613 | 72.0 | +13% |
| Frenchay & Downend | 1,001 | 55.6 | -13% |
| Hanham | 740 | 59.2 | -7% |
| Longwell Green | 574 | 64.2 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in New Cheltenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arnold Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arnold Road | 28 |
| On or near Old Quarry Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Rodway Hill Road | 18 |
| On or near The Reddings | 16 |
| On or near Verde Close | 16 |
| On or near Fairlyn Drive | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 15 |
| On or near Barrington Close | 14 |
| On or near The Sidings | 14 |
| On or near Webbs Heath | 14 |
Of the 526 crimes in New Cheltenham with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
New Cheltenham has an estimated population of 9,958 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Cheltenham average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | New Cheltenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is New Cheltenham a safe place to live?
New Cheltenham recorded 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,480th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in New Cheltenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 263 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in New Cheltenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Cheltenham was up 4% on the year before: 636 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 611 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Cheltenham?
About 9,958 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Cheltenham?
New Cheltenham is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.