Crime Rate in Severn Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Severn Vale

The total recorded crimes in Severn Vale, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Severn Vale crime rate of 27.17 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 Severn Vale, encompassing approximately 1,509 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Severn Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alveston Road with total crimes: 6
  • Quarry Road with total crimes: 6
  • Barton Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Severn Vale?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Severn Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 507 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Severn Vale recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Severn Vale had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 442 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Severn Vale recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Severn Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Severn Vale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Severn Vale has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 27.17 ranking 20th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Severn Vale crimes were 507. The crime rate of Severn Vale in 2024 was 335.96 (year) or 28.00 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Severn Vale were around 442 crimes with yearly crime rate of 292.89 (year) or 24.41 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)
Charlton & Cribbs638 110,295 18,380 1
Filton148 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood121 31,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green90 91,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield101 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury121 41,421 61,077 5
Stoke Gifford116 51,285 7895 8
Yate Central95 81,164 91,019 6
Yate North113 61,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham75 121,024 10868 9
Frampton Cotterell85 10983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend77 11993 11732 12
Woodstock62 14857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge67 13863 13657 14
Winterbourne25 27790 15649 15
Bradley Stoke South60 15722 17558 19
Longwell Green58 16605 20631 16
Dodington58 17789 16564 18
Hanham57 18656 19612 17
Boyd Valley35 21702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 19538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common31 25536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley34 22554 21457 22
Bradley Stoke North34 23483 26416 25
Patchway Coniston33 24495 25430 24
Charfield28 26202 28142 28
Pilning & Severn Beach16 28231 27248 27

Severn Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20255
November 202411
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202518
January 202527
December 20248
November 202419
October 202413
September 202414
August 202429
July 202421
June 202432
May 202426
April 202417

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
July 20241
June 202418
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Severn Vale in March 2025

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

1. Alveston Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Quarry Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
3. Barton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. The Down (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Elberton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Shepperdine Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Underwood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Over Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Shellards Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Laxton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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