Crime Rates at Olio Cottages, Cheltenham, GL53 7JG

Olio Cottages area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in College , and the 134th 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 Olio Cottages (GL53 7JG) in the last 12 months was 39.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.8% lower than the College average (262.3 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Olio Cottages (GL53 7JG), the main crime hotspot is near Bath Street. Police recorded 237 crimes here, including 106 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.