Crime Rate in Westbury-on-Severn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westbury-on-Severn

The total recorded crimes in Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, UK in July 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbury-on-Severn crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Westbury-on-Severn, encompassing approximately 55 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westbury-on-Severn Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Westbury-on-Severn?

To understand the safety of Westbury-on-Severn, we need to analyze Westbury-on-Severn crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Forest of Dean:

    • In 2024, Westbury-on-Severn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Forest of Dean average, with 73 crimes compared to 303.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Westbury-on-Severn recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

    • In 2023, Westbury-on-Severn had fewer crimes than the Forest of Dean average, with 66 crimes compared to 302. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westbury-on-Severn recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Forest of Dean.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Forest of Dean, Westbury-on-Severn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Westbury-on-Severn Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Westbury-on-Severn has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 18.12 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Forest of Dean, UK

In 2024, the total Westbury-on-Severn crimes were 73. The crime rate of Westbury-on-Severn in 2024 was 1322.46 (year) or 110.21 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westbury-on-Severn were around 66 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1195.65 (year) or 99.64 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Forest of Dean.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Severn)CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Severn)CrimesRank (Westbury-on-Severn)
Coleford71 2801 1804 1
Lydney East72 1634 2753 2
Newent & Taynton58 3502 5559 3
Cinderford West49 5512 3447 6
Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook43 6480 6524 4
Cinderford East58 4507 4463 5
Tidenham25 8372 7363 7
Bream30 7246 11226 11
Longhope & Huntley17 14305 9346 8
Berry Hill17 13325 8301 10
Ruspidge24 9296 10304 9
Lydney West & Aylburton21 10215 14220 12
Newnham21 11234 12188 14
Hartpury & Redmarley20 12188 15150 15
Pillowell15 15217 13193 13
St. Briavels12 16150 16132 16
Dymock10 17135 17107 17
Newland & Sling9 1867 2089 18
Lydbrook4 2069 1959 20
Lydney North5 1944 2144 21

Westbury-on-Severn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2025, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2025, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20254
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Westbury-on-Severn in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westbury-on-Severn postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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