Crime in Severn Vale: statistics, rates and trends

425 crimes were recorded in Severn Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 194 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Severn Vale has the 3,344th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Severn Vale was highest in the year to July 2026 (425 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (312). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Severn Vale 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+46%) and burglary (+25%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Severn Vale

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Severn Vale recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Severn Vale

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Severn Vale recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Severn Vale

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Severn Vale recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Severn Vale

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Severn Vale recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Severn Vale

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Severn Vale recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Severn Vale

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Severn Vale recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Severn Vale

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Severn Vale recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Severn Vale

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Severn Vale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Severn Vale

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Severn Vale recorded 6 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Severn Vale

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Severn Vale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Severn Vale

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Severn Vale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Severn Vale

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Severn Vale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Severn Vale

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Severn Vale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Severn Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Severn Vale.

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 Severn Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Severn Vale 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.

Severn Vale has an estimated population of 9,960. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Severn Vale sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Severn Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.