Crime Rate in Severn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Severn

The total recorded crimes in Severn, Stroud, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Severn crime rate of 32.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Severn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Oldbury Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Thomas Tudor Way with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station 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 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 July 2025 the Severn has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Severn)CrimesRank (Severn)CrimesRank (Severn)
Stonehouse56 3633 3708 1
Stroud Central126 11,052 1676 2
Dursley58 2653 2623 3
Cainscross28 12497 7535 4
Hardwicke49 4539 4400 7
Berkeley Vale42 5513 6482 5
Painswick and Upton31 10519 5326 11
Nailsworth39 7439 9445 6
Cam West32 8243 15261 15
Stroud Slade30 11420 10354 9
Wotton-under-Edge32 9416 11335 10
Stroud Valley28 13297 13303 12
Rodborough23 14353 12289 13
Cam East23 15239 16263 14
Stroud Farmhill and Paganhill8 24248 14235 17
Stroud Trinity10 22185 19240 16
Minchinhampton22 16225 17169 20
The Stanleys18 17169 20176 19
Chalford17 18223 18220 18
Thrupp15 19116 2298 23
Bisley15 20104 2396 24
Stroud Uplands14 21136 21161 21
Amberley and Woodchester7 2690 24112 22
Coaley and Uley9 2387 2595 25
Randwick, Whiteshill and Ruscombe7 2546 2745 27
Kingswood6 2769 2691 26

Severn 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 (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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202511
April 202515
March 202512
February 202516
January 202511
December 202419
November 202423
October 202423
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20259
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 202411

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20256
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 2 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
August 20241

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Severn in July 2025

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

1. Great Oldbury Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Thomas Tudor Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Spring Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Alfred Underwood Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glebe Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brunel Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Duxbury Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oldbury Service Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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