Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Croft Thorne Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Up Hatherley , and the 28th lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Croft Thorne Close (GL51 3YR) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.9% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft Thorne Close (GL51 3YR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 27 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Broad Oak Way (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Up Hatherley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Caernarvon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Caernarvon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Caernarvon Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Caernarvon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dinas Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dinas Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hulbert Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larchmere Grove | Under investigation |
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