Crime in Pilning & Severn Beach: statistics, rates and trends
317 crimes were recorded in Pilning & Severn Beach in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 42% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pilning & Severn Beach at a glance
- Crime trends in Pilning & Severn Beach
- Types of crime in Pilning & Severn Beach
- Pilning & Severn Beach compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pilning & Severn Beach
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pilning & Severn Beach
- Demographics of Pilning & Severn Beach
- Questions about crime in Pilning & Severn Beach
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (116), anti-social behaviour (54) and other theft (34) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,536th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Pilning & Severn Beach | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 317 | 23,911 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.8 | 78.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +42% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 3,570 | 306,332 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Pilning & Severn Beach of any year here (317 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 317 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 224 | 62.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 225 | 63.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 237 | 66.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 227 | 63.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 272 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 211 | 59.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 245 | 68.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 228 | 63.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pilning & Severn Beach recorded notably more vehicle crime (86% above the national rate) and other theft (48% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 31 to 54 and vehicle crime rose from 21 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 32.5 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 15.1 | 15.4 | +74% |
| Other theft | 34 | 9.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 9.2 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Public order | 28 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pilning & Severn Beach; the highest is Charlton & Cribbs (246.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Severn Vale (40.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pilning & Severn Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchway Coniston | 573 | 115.5 | +30% |
| Charlton & Cribbs | 3,354 | 246.5 | +178% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 491 | 45.3 | -49% |
| Severn Vale | 405 | 40.7 | -54% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 752 | 83.4 | -6% |
| Filton | 1,291 | 107.4 | +21% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,250 | 76.1 | -14% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 689 | 71.0 | -20% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Pilning & Severn Beach over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Palmer Avenue” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palmer Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Goldcrest Way | 18 |
| On or near Beach Road | 17 |
| On or near Gorse Cover Road | 17 |
| On or near School Way | 16 |
| On or near Aust Road | 12 |
| On or near Beach Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Church Road | 12 |
| On or near Collins Drive | 12 |
| On or near Severn Road | 12 |
Of the 263 crimes in Pilning & Severn Beach with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Pilning & Severn Beach has an estimated population of 3,570 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pilning & Severn Beach average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Pilning & Severn Beach | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pilning & Severn Beach a safe place to live?
Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,536th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Pilning & Severn Beach?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Pilning & Severn Beach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pilning & Severn Beach was up 42% on the year before: 317 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 224 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pilning & Severn Beach?
About 3,570 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pilning & Severn Beach?
Pilning & Severn Beach is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.