Crime Rate in Severn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Severn

The total recorded crimes in Severn, Stroud, UK in January 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Severn crime rate of 20.42 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Severn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Oldbury Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Oldbury Service Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Stroud.

    • 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 areas in the Stroud.

  • 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 January 2026 the Severn has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 20.42 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Severn)CrimesRank (Severn)CrimesRank (Severn)
Stonehouse53 2633 3708 1
Stroud Central77 11,052 1676 2
Dursley48 3653 2623 3
Cainscross21 11497 7535 4
Hardwicke41 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale40 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton23 9519 5326 11
Nailsworth26 7439 9445 6
Cam West23 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade11 19420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge18 13416 11335 10
Stroud Valley22 10297 13303 12
Rodborough17 15353 12289 13
Bisley20 12104 2396 24
Cam East10 21239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill18 14248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity12 18185 19240 16
Minchinhampton15 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys14 17169 20176 19
Chalford7 22223 18220 18
Coaley and Uley10 2087 2595 25
Stroud Uplands4 25136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester2 2790 24112 22
Thrupp6 24116 2298 23
Kingswood6 2369 2691 26
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe3 2646 2745 27

Severn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 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 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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 (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (11 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20251
October 202510
September 20254
August 20258
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202514
November 202519
October 202515
September 202515
August 202516
July 202519
June 202514
May 202511
April 202515
March 202512
February 202516

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
November 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
May 20256
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
May 20253
April 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
May 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Severn in January 2026

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

1. Great Oldbury Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Oldbury Service Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Schoolfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Alfred Underwood Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brunel Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Nastend Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Millend Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swallow Croft (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Victoria Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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