Total Crime Rate
26.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Oaks area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Up Hatherley , and the 88th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Oaks (GL51 3TS) in the last 12 months was 26.9 per 1,000 residents and was 30.8% lower than the Up Hatherley average (38.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Oaks (GL51 3TS), the main crime hotspot is near Reddings Park. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Up Hatherley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cold Pool Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Planets Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Reddings Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sunnyfield Lane | — |
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