The total recorded crimes in Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbury-on-Severn crime rate of 235.51 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 cities.
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 cities.
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.
In March 2025 the Westbury-on-Severn has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 235.51 ranking 16th 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.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Forest of Dean) | Crimes | Rank (Forest of Dean) | Crimes | Rank (Forest of Dean) | |
| Coleford | 51 | 3 | 801 | 1 | 804 | 1 |
| Newent & Taynton | 57 | 1 | 502 | 5 | 559 | 3 |
| Lydney East | 56 | 2 | 634 | 2 | 753 | 2 |
| Cinderford West | 51 | 4 | 512 | 3 | 447 | 6 |
| Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook | 44 | 5 | 480 | 6 | 524 | 4 |
| Cinderford East | 26 | 8 | 507 | 4 | 463 | 5 |
| Tidenham | 28 | 6 | 372 | 7 | 363 | 7 |
| Berry Hill | 28 | 7 | 325 | 8 | 301 | 10 |
| Longhope & Huntley | 21 | 12 | 305 | 9 | 346 | 8 |
| Ruspidge | 21 | 11 | 296 | 10 | 304 | 9 |
| Lydney West & Aylburton | 26 | 9 | 215 | 14 | 220 | 12 |
| St. Briavels | 21 | 10 | 150 | 16 | 132 | 16 |
| Bream | 20 | 13 | 246 | 11 | 226 | 11 |
| Newnham | 19 | 14 | 234 | 12 | 188 | 14 |
| Pillowell | 9 | 19 | 217 | 13 | 193 | 13 |
| Hartpury & Redmarley | 19 | 15 | 188 | 15 | 150 | 15 |
| Dymock | 11 | 17 | 135 | 17 | 107 | 17 |
| Newland & Sling | 9 | 18 | 67 | 20 | 89 | 18 |
| Lydbrook | 2 | 20 | 69 | 19 | 59 | 20 |
| Lydney North | 1 | 21 | 44 | 21 | 44 | 21 |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westbury-on-Severn postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |