Total Crime Rate
12.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southfield Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park , and the 24th 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 Southfield Close (GL53 9LF) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 54.5% lower than the Charlton Park average (26.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southfield Close (GL53 9LF), 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 | Pilford Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kenneth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kenneth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greenhills Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Everest Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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