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 May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pilning & Severn Beach crime rate of 11.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pilning & Severn Beach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shaft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Severn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Abbott Road with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Pilning & Severn Beach has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 11.08 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pilning & Severn Beach)CrimesRank (Pilning & Severn Beach)CrimesRank (Pilning & Severn Beach)
Charlton & Cribbs815 110,295 18,380 1
Filton158 21,570 21,506 2
Kingswood109 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green142 31,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield106 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury125 41,421 61,077 5
Yate Central59 121,164 91,019 6
Frenchay & Downend107 6993 11732 12
Stoke Gifford97 91,285 7895 8
Yate North99 81,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham56 141,024 10868 9
Hanham73 10656 19612 17
Frampton Cotterell67 11983 12825 11
Woodstock53 18857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge53 17863 13657 14
Bradley Stoke South58 13722 17558 19
Winterbourne30 25790 15649 15
Parkwall & Warmley56 15554 21457 22
Longwell Green55 16605 20631 16
Dodington50 19789 16564 18
Boyd Valley40 23702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick46 20538 22301 26
Bitton & Oldland Common43 22536 23507 21
Bradley Stoke North46 21483 26416 25
Severn Vale40 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston28 26495 25430 24
Charfield7 28202 28142 28

Pilning & Severn Beach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 20245
August 202410
July 20246
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Pilning & Severn Beach in May 2025

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

1. Shaft Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Severn Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Abbott Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. A403 (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
5. Bilsham Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Aust Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Cross Hands Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cranmoor Green (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Osborne Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Beach Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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