Crime Rate in Pilning & Severn Beach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pilning & Severn Beach

The total recorded crimes in Pilning & Severn Beach, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pilning & Severn Beach crime rate of 22.17 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 Pilning & Severn Beach, encompassing approximately 1,353 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pilning & Severn Beach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beach Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Collins Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Goldcrest Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pilning & Severn Beach?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Pilning & Severn Beach demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 231 crimes compared to 1211.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pilning & Severn Beach recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • In 2023, Pilning & Severn Beach had fewer crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 248 crimes compared to 976. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pilning & Severn Beach recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pilning & Severn Beach Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pilning & Severn Beach has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 22.17 ranking 26th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Pilning & Severn Beach crimes were 231. The crime rate of Pilning & Severn Beach in 2024 was 170.69 (year) or 14.22 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pilning & Severn Beach were around 248 crimes with yearly crime rate of 183.26 (year) or 15.27 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pilning & Severn Beach)CrimesRank (Pilning & Severn Beach)CrimesRank (Pilning & Severn Beach)
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
Severn Vale39 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston30 27495 25430 24
Charfield18 28202 28142 28

Pilning & Severn Beach 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20252
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April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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February 20253

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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January 20254

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20252
January 20253

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251

High Crime Locations Pilning & Severn Beach in July 2025

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

1. Beach Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Collins Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Goldcrest Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Palmer Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wick Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beach Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Albert Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Riverside Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lanson Roberts Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pilning (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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