Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leyson Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green , and the 85th 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 Leyson Road (GL51 6RX) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green average (71.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leyson Road (GL51 6RX), the main crime hotspot is near Verda Place. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kemble Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dumbleton Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roxton Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westside Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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