Crime in Pilning & Severn Beach: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Pilning & Severn Beach in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 49% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pilning & Severn Beach
- Questions about crime in Pilning & Severn Beach
- About this data
321 crimes were recorded in Pilning & Severn Beach in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 49% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 116 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pilning & Severn Beach has the 1,498th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pilning & Severn Beach | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 321 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.9 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +49% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 3,570 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pilning & Severn Beach was highest in the year to July 2026 (321 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (215). Over the whole period it rose 42%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 321 | 89.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 215 | 60.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 220 | 61.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 239 | 66.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 241 | 67.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 263 | 73.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 216 | 60.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 237 | 66.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 226 | 63.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pilning & Severn Beach over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+127%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 32.5 | 0.95 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 16.5 | 1.08 | +127% |
| Public order | 34 | 9.5 | 1.43 | +79% |
| Other theft | 33 | 9.2 | 1.45 | +154% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 8.4 | 1.71 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 8.1 | 1.20 | +71% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +0% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.03 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Pilning & Severn Beach
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pilning & Severn Beach
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pilning & Severn Beach
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pilning & Severn Beach
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 154% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pilning & Severn Beach
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pilning & Severn Beach
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pilning & Severn Beach
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pilning & Severn Beach
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pilning & Severn Beach
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pilning & Severn Beach
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pilning & Severn Beach
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pilning & Severn Beach, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pilning & Severn Beach.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pilning & Severn Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patchway Coniston | 579 | 116.8 | +30% |
| Charlton & Cribbs | 3,344 | 245.7 | +173% |
| Bradley Stoke North | 482 | 44.5 | -51% |
| Severn Vale | 425 | 42.7 | -53% |
| Bradley Stoke South | 764 | 84.7 | -6% |
| Filton | 1,277 | 106.3 | +18% |
| Stoke Gifford | 1,235 | 75.2 | -16% |
| Stoke Park & Cheswick | 687 | 70.8 | -21% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Pilning & Severn Beach over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palmer Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Goldcrest Way | 23 |
| On or near Gorse Cover Road | 17 |
| On or near Beach Road | 16 |
| On or near School Way | 15 |
| On or near Beach Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Aust Road | 13 |
| On or near Church Road | 12 |
| On or near Collins Drive | 12 |
| On or near Northwick Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pilning & Severn Beach over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 12.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Pilning & Severn Beach has an estimated population of 3,570. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pilning & Severn Beach sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pilning & Severn Beach |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Pilning & Severn Beach a safe place to live?
Pilning & Severn Beach recorded 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Pilning & Severn Beach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pilning & Severn Beach was up 49% on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 215 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pilning & Severn Beach?
Pilning & Severn Beach is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Pilning & Severn Beach. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.