Total Crime Rate
35.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pilford Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park , and the 120th 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 Pilford Road (GL53 9AG) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 31.7% higher than the Charlton Park average (26.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 37.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pilford Road (GL53 9AG), the main crime hotspot is near Pilley Crescent. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Charlton Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kenneth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stoneleigh Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Pilford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Pilford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kenneth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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