Crime Rates at River Leys, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9SA

River Leys area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Springbank , and the 179th highest 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 River Leys (GL51 9SA) in the last 12 months was 68.0 per 1,000 residents and was 37.6% lower than the Springbank average (109.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 36.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around River Leys (GL51 9SA), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 115 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.