Total Crime Rate
22.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parkland Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Charlton Park , and the 72nd 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 Parkland Road (GL53 9LR) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 15.5% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parkland Road (GL53 9LR), the main crime hotspot is near Bafford Grove. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Bafford Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bafford Grove | Under investigation |
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