Cheltenham Neighbourhood Policing team

09/11/2026

Today marks the start of Safer Business Action Week.

Our brand-new Retail Crime team will be spending the week out and about, meeting retailers, gathering intelligence and taking proactive action against those who target businesses.

Thank you for your co-operation so far and we look forward to seeing you!

09/11/2026

We’re supporting , a national week of action to stop uninsured drivers and seize uninsured vehicles so our roads are safer and fairer.

New hotspot data issued by the Motor Insurer's Bureau (MIB) shows that the top uninsured driving area in Gloucestershire is the GL51 postcode.

While an uninsured vehicle is seized every four minutes across the UK, with almost 800 seized by Gloucestershire Police so far this year, the new data highlights areas where the challenge remains most acute and where enforcement alongside driver education can have the greatest impact.

For many motorists, driving uninsured isn't always a deliberate choice. Insurance policies can be complex, and misunderstandings or incorrect assumptions can sometimes leave well-intentioned drivers unknowingly uninsured.

MIB is therefore encouraging drivers to review their cover and ensure their policy accurately reflects their current circumstances.

The penalties for uninsured driving apply regardless of intent, meaning a quick check today could help avoid significant costs and disruption in the future.

Motorists caught driving uninsured face a £300 fixed penalty notice, six points on their licence and the possibility of having their vehicle seized.

More serious cases can be referred to court, where drivers may receive an unlimited fine or be disqualified from driving. Beyond these penalties, losing access to a vehicle can affect employment, caring responsibilities and day-to-day independence.

Here are the seven most common motor insurance mistakes worth double-checking:
• Not keeping payment details up to date or assuming auto-renewal is enabled.
• Providing incorrect or outdated personal or vehicle information on your policy.
• Choosing the wrong type of cover for how the vehicle is used, such as commuting or making deliveries.
• Listing an incorrect main driver to reduce the premium, an illegal practice known as Fronting.
• Assuming your policy includes cover to drive other vehicles.
• Purchasing a fraudulent policy, often through social media, known as ghost broking.
• Failing to declare vehicle modifications to your insurance provider.

To learn more about insurance mistakes and to check your insurance status, visit: https://orlo.uk/L9SAn

09/11/2026

We’re working alongside our partner agency colleagues to ensure everyone attending the Cheltenham Race meet this weekend has a safe and memorable time.

More information on what has been done to plan for the event can be found below ⬇️

We're looking forward to welcoming visitors to Cheltenham for the November Meeting this weekend 🏇

The event provides a significant boost to the local economy and, working alongside our partners, we've put additional measures in place to help ensure the weekend is safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Find out more about the measures in place to help everyone enjoy the weekend safely in our latest news story below ⬇️

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06/11/2026

Shoplifting doesn’t pay… but it can help those who need it most 💙.

Our Retail Crime Team has been busy turning crime into something positive👮‍♀️🛍️.

Property recovered from a shoplifter, with the permission from the store, has now been donated to several local charities and organisations - including our local food bank, a local youth football team for their raffle and the Hamper Scamper Appeal that is run by one of our favourite Neighbourhood officers 💙.

Let’s be clear: shoplifting isn’t a victimless crime. It impacts businesses, costs jobs, pushes up prices and takes money away from our communities.

But where we can, we want to make sure recovered goods can do some good.

So, instead of stolen goods going to waste, they’re helping support people who need a little extra help 🙌.

04/11/2026

We're looking to identify the owner of this bike which was seized during a search in relation to seven burglaries in the Leckhampton area between Monday and Tuesday (2 and 3 November).

One stolen bike has already been returned to the rightful owner and three people have been arrested in connection with these incidents.

If you have any further information regarding these burglaries or know who the bike belongs to please complete the following online form quoting incident 65 of 3 November: https://orlo.uk/oRl4C

Please note that proof of ownership or purchase of the bike will be required before it can be returned.

04/11/2026

It was great to see positive results following a test purchase operation with Cheltenham Borough Council last weekend.

We’d like to say a big thank you to our police cadets as these operations wouldn’t be possible without them.

More information can be found below ⬇️

A positive result from our latest joint operation with Gloucestershire Constabulary ✅

All eight retailers visited during an underage alcohol test purchase operation across Cheltenham asked for proof of age and refused the sale.

These checks help us work with businesses to promote responsible retailing and ensure age-restricted products are sold responsibly. Thank you to the police cadets who supported the operation.

Read more about this story in our latest release in the comments below ⬇

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02/11/2026

We're appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man assaulted another man in what is believed to be an unprovoked attack in Cheltenham last month.

At around 9.20am on Friday 23 October a man reported that he was walking along Priors Road near Sainsbury's and said “good morning” to a man he did not know as he walked past him.

The man swore at him in response, and following another short exchange he punched the victim in the face, head and stomach and knocked him to the ground before walking away.

The victim, aged in his 60s, sustained injuries to his face and had his glasses broken during the assault, but he did not require hospital treatment.

Officers have conducted a number of enquiries since the incident, including a review of CCTV in the area, and they are now asking for anyone who witnessed the assault or who may have dashcam footage of the incident, to contact police.

The suspect is described as being white and clean-shaven, of a slim build and aged between 45 and 55 with short, dark hair that is greying. He was wearing navy trousers and a navy light-weight wind jacket.

Anyone who recognises the description of the man or has information about what happened is asked to complete the following online form quoting occurrence 53260091733: https://orlo.uk/lmZwU

21/10/2026

An arrest was made after a drugs warrant was executed in Cheltenham this morning (Wednesday 21 October).

Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Specialist Operations Unit executed a warrant at an address in the Hester's Way area following intelligence which was submitted by the community about drug dealing.

The address was searched and officers found a substantial amount of cannabis.

A mobile phone was also found, along with messages which indicated that the owner was involved in dealing drugs.

A man in his 20s and from Cheltenham was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug.

He was interviewed by officers and has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Anyone who has concerns or intelligence about drug dealing can report this to police via the following link: https://orlo.uk/3C2cn

Alternatively you can report information anonymously through the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website: https://orlo.uk/WtMKd

18/10/2026

Officers and Police Community Support Officers from the Cheltenham Neighbourhood Team were joined yesterday by officers from the Special Constabulary, Reactive Investigation Team and the Drone Team for Operation Clutch.

The operation ran in the afternoon across Cheltenham including areas such as Hesters Way, Springbank, Whaddon and Pittville, which was to target the illegal use of E-Vehicles such as E-Scooters, E-Bikes and Sur-Rons.

This involved a large amount of uniformed and plain clothes officers being assisted by drones to spot and target illegal E-Vehicles.

During this operation:
11 - E-Scooters were seized 🛴
2 - 1000-watt E-Bikes were seized 🚲
1 - unregistered off-road bike was seized 🏍️
Multiple other E-Bikes were stopped and checked confirming they were legal.

The seized E-Vehicles will now be heading to the crusher, where they will be turned into a metal bale. There is no way for the owners to get them returned.

Let us know in the comments below where you are having regular issues in your area for future operations!

11/10/2026

PCSOs were at The Brewery Quarter yesterday doing a bike marking event in association with Cheltenham BID.

We managed to get more bikes on the Bike register database so if they are stolen and recovered by police they can be returned back to their rightful owner.

We will be doing another bike marking event in December so keep an eye out on our socials