Operated by: Gloucestershire Constabulary

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/neighbourhood-policing/cheltenham/st-pauls-and-pittville/

Current Priorities

Issue

The team are focussing on intelligence gathering and taking action to target those on illegal e bikes and scooters. This includes focusing an increase on Theft of e bikes and pedal cycles.

Action

.Operations have been taking place, where different tactics have been used to identify those on illegal e bikes and scooters, gathering intelligence. Warrants have taken place , linked to those using the Bikes for drug dealing, carrying out ASB and stealing the bikes to re-sell. This work continues as intelligence is gathered. UPDATE one has been arrested for Theft of Bicycle and in a search of home address, Electric Bicycle;s were found. Daily SCAN analysis is being completed to collate all reports of ASB involving electric scooter and bikes are looked at. Patrols in the Park continue, as there has been reports of the bikes being ridden anti-socially in Pittville Park. Work continues into the Summer months.

Issue

Cheltenham has seen an increase in Theft from Motor Vehicles, mainly from Vehicles that have been left unlocked and with valuables left in them and on display

Action

Operations have been taking place, where different tactics have been used to identify those on illegal e bikes and scooters, gathering intelligence. Warrants have taken place , linked to those using the Bikes for drug dealing, carrying out ASB and stealing the bikes to re-sell. This work continues as intelligence is gathered. UPDATE one has been arrested for Theft of Bicycle and in a search of home address, Electric Bicycles were found. A daily SCAN on incidents reporting ASB of electric Bikes and Scooters is taking place and local PCSO is collating the information to organise summer operations to target this ASB.

Issue

An increase in ASB in Pittville Park has been reported, with rough sleepers and general ASB

Action

Local Patrols have increased and the work with the local Council Officers has helped to gain intelligence on whom is carrying out the ASB. Work continues into the summer months

Upcoming Events

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 22 July 2025 at 10:00 - 22 July 2025 at 12:00

Summer Party in the Park ( Pittville)

Cheltenham Borough Council, Police, plus other partners are in attendance for the annual Summer Party in the Park (Pittville) Stall and different events will be on during the Party.

Where: Pittville Park, Cheltenham

When: 6 August 2025 at 10:00 - 6 August 2025 at 16:00

Family Hub Launch @ Gardners Lane Childrens & Family Centre

Local PCSOs will be in attendance, taking a Marked Police Vehicle, for the Children to sit in and hear the sirens and lights

Where: Gardeners Lane, Cheltenham

When: 8 August 2025 at 13:00 - 8 August 2025 at 16:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 12 August 2025 at 10:00 - 12 August 2025 at 12:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 2 September 2025 at 10:00 - 2 September 2025 at 12:00

Freshers Week for Unitversity Students

New Students will be arriving in Cheltenham to study at the University. The Student Union will have welcome parties and nights in the Town Centre. Local Police Team will work with the Uni, to deter ASB and safeguard these young adults, new to the area.

Where: Various Locations around Cheltenham

When: 15 September 2025 at 00:00 - 19 September 2025 at 00:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 23 September 2025 at 10:00 - 23 September 2025 at 12:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 14 October 2025 at 10:00 - 14 October 2025 at 12:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 14 October 2025 at 10:00 - 14 October 2025 at 12:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 4 November 2025 at 10:00 - 4 November 2025 at 12:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 25 November 2025 at 10:00 - 25 November 2025 at 12:00

Coffee Morning

Local PCSO Community Support Officers Mulraney and Ryland will be holding coffee mornings at the St Paul's Community Hub, anyone is welcome to attend and have a chat.

Where: St Paul's Community Hub

When: 16 December 2025 at 10:00 - 16 December 2025 at 12:00