Crime Rate in Severn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Severn

The total recorded crimes in Severn, Stroud, UK in February 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Severn crime rate of 23.56 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, encompassing approximately 1,273 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Severn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fullers Close with total crimes: 3
  • John Wothers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • James Sleeman Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Severn?

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

  • Relative to Stroud:

    • In 2024, Severn reported a higher crime volume than the Stroud average, with 462 crimes compared to 332. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Severn witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Severn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stroud average, with 388 crimes compared to 301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Severn witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stroud, Severn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Severn Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Severn has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 23.56 ranking 6th out of 26 in the Stroud, UK

In 2024, the total Severn crimes were 462. The crime rate of Severn in 2024 was 362.81 (year) or 30.23 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Stroud.

In 2023, the total crimes in Severn were around 388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 304.70 (year) or 25.39 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Stroud.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)CrimesRank (Stroud)
Stonehouse45 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central72 11,052 1676 2
Dursley55 2653 2623 3
Cainscross23 10497 7535 4
Hardwicke24 9539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale31 4513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 5519 5326 11
Nailsworth20 13439 9445 6
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill26 7248 14235 17
Rodborough24 8353 12289 13
Stroud Slade17 15420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge20 12416 11335 10
Stroud Trinity21 11185 19240 16
Stroud Valley18 14297 13303 12
Cam East11 19239 16263 14
Cam West15 17243 15261 15
Chalford16 16223 18220 18
Minchinhampton11 20225 17169 20
The Stanleys15 18169 20176 19
Stroud Uplands5 23136 21161 21
Bisley10 21104 2396 24
Amberley and Woodchester4 2590 24112 22
Thrupp8 22116 2298 23
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe4 2446 2745 27
Coaley and Uley3 2687 2595 25
Kingswood3 2769 2691 26

Severn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 202411
August 202412
July 202412
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202511
December 202419
November 202423
October 202423
September 20248
August 202412
July 202414
June 202430
May 202414
April 202415
March 202413

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 202411
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Severn in February 2025

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

1. Fullers Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. John Wothers Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. James Sleeman Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gilbert Young Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brunel Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Oldbury Service Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cotswold Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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