Crime Rate in Severn Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Severn Vale

The total recorded crimes in Severn Vale, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Severn Vale crime rate of 25.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Severn Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quarry Road with total crimes: 7
  • Passage Road with total crimes: 6
  • Redhill Lane with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • 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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Severn Vale has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 25.84 ranking 24th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Severn Vale)CrimesRank (Severn Vale)CrimesRank (Severn Vale)
Charlton & Cribbs757 110,295 18,380 1
Filton147 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood114 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green110 61,535 3923 7
Yate North143 31,255 8852 10
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield127 41,429 41,085 4
Thornbury108 71,421 61,077 5
Yate Central92 81,164 91,019 6
Stoke Gifford91 91,285 7895 8
New Cheltenham63 171,024 10868 9
Woodstock91 10857 14704 13
Frampton Cotterell71 13983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend76 11993 11732 12
Bradley Stoke South75 12722 17558 19
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge65 16863 13657 14
Hanham70 14656 19612 17
Winterbourne61 18790 15649 15
Dodington69 15789 16564 18
Longwell Green34 25605 20631 16
Boyd Valley55 19702 18548 20
Bradley Stoke North50 20483 26416 25
Bitton & Oldland Common41 22536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley40 23554 21457 22
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 21538 22301 26
Patchway Coniston30 27495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach30 26231 27248 27
Charfield18 28202 28142 28

Severn Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 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
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202525
May 202517
April 202517
March 202518
February 202518
January 202527
December 20248
November 202419
October 202413
September 202414
August 202429

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
January 20255
November 202411
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

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 July 2025

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

1. Quarry Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Passage Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Redhill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Kington Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Over Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oldfields Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Underwood Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Orchard Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Laxton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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