Total Crime Rate
16.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Apple Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Prestbury , and the 48th 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 Apple Close (GL52 3EJ) in the last 12 months was 16.8 per 1,000 residents and was 55.2% lower than the Prestbury average (37.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Apple Close (GL52 3EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Broad Acre Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Prestbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Chase | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clover Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | New Barn Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clover Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Barn Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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