Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheltenham (GL51) recorded the lowest crime rate in Cheltenham, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Cheltenham (GL53) recorded 3 crimes in the same period — more than 3x the crime count of the safest area. Notably, all 3 postcode areas analysed in Cheltenham recorded fewer than 150 crimes — below the national average. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheltenham (GL51) is the safest area in Cheltenham, recording 1 crimes — 50% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Cheltenham (GL53) recorded the most crime in Cheltenham in April 2026, with 3 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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