Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Avenue area has the 18th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park , and the 101st lowest crime rate of 397 local areas in Cheltenham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Avenue (GL53 9BJ) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 12.5% higher than the Charlton Park average (26.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around The Avenue (GL53 9BJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Naunton Park Close, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Charlton Gardens (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Charlton Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Charlton Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Withyholt Park | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Charlton Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greenhills Close | — |
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