Total Crime Rate
71.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marston Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Pittville , and the 174th 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 Marston Road (GL52 3JQ) in the last 12 months was 71.8 per 1,000 residents and was 36.7% lower than the Pittville average (113.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -7.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 25.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marston Road (GL52 3JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Lexington Square. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pittville| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Approach Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Barn Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | East Approach Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | East Approach Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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