The total recorded crimes in Westbury-on-Severn, Forest of Dean, UK in January 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westbury-on-Severn crime rate of 108.70 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 Jan 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 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.
In January 2026 the Westbury-on-Severn has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 108.70 ranking 17th 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 | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Westbury-on-Severn) | Crimes | Rank (Westbury-on-Severn) | Crimes | Rank (Westbury-on-Severn) | |
| Coleford | 51 | 2 | 801 | 1 | 804 | 1 |
| Lydney East | 52 | 1 | 634 | 2 | 753 | 2 |
| Newent & Taynton | 35 | 4 | 502 | 5 | 559 | 3 |
| Cinderford West | 22 | 8 | 512 | 3 | 447 | 6 |
| Cinderford East | 35 | 3 | 507 | 4 | 463 | 5 |
| Mitcheldean, Ruardean & Drybrook | 28 | 5 | 480 | 6 | 524 | 4 |
| Longhope & Huntley | 25 | 6 | 305 | 9 | 346 | 8 |
| Tidenham | 20 | 9 | 372 | 7 | 363 | 7 |
| Berry Hill | 23 | 7 | 325 | 8 | 301 | 10 |
| Ruspidge | 17 | 10 | 296 | 10 | 304 | 9 |
| Bream | 9 | 15 | 246 | 11 | 226 | 11 |
| Lydney West & Aylburton | 16 | 11 | 215 | 14 | 220 | 12 |
| Newnham | 11 | 14 | 234 | 12 | 188 | 14 |
| Hartpury & Redmarley | 13 | 12 | 188 | 15 | 150 | 15 |
| Pillowell | 5 | 19 | 217 | 13 | 193 | 13 |
| St. Briavels | 12 | 13 | 150 | 16 | 132 | 16 |
| Lydney North | 7 | 16 | 44 | 21 | 44 | 21 |
| Dymock | 5 | 18 | 135 | 17 | 107 | 17 |
| Newland & Sling | 3 | 20 | 67 | 20 | 89 | 18 |
| Lydbrook | 2 | 21 | 69 | 19 | 59 | 20 |
In January 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6
December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Westbury-on-Severn postcode area is presented below.