Burglary Rates in Battledown
Cheltenham, South West, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Partial crime data
Gloucestershire has published only 9 of 12 months of crime data (May 2025 to Jan 2026), so the figures below understate the true annual totals for Battledown.
Battledown recorded 14 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 34% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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14
2.22 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
220
34.9 per 1,000 residents
How does Battledown rank?
Within Cheltenham
17 of 20 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
39th percentile
Around the UK mid-range
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Battledown
Source: Census 2021 · 2,599 households
The most common property type in Battledown is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Battledown homeowners
Most homes in Battledown are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.