Safety in Cheltenham

Cheltenham in South West scores 80/100 (very good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

7,474

Rate per 1,000

63.0

1-year trend

-11.2%

3-year trend

-44.8%

5-year trend

-39.9%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

125

Per 1,000 residents

1.1

Data last updated: 15 August 2026