Crime in Severn Valley: statistics, rates and trends
189 crimes were recorded in Severn Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Severn Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Severn Valley
- Types of crime in Severn Valley
- Severn Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Severn Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Severn Valley
- Demographics of Severn Valley
- Questions about crime in Severn Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (85), shoplifting (26) and other theft (19) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,171st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Severn Valley | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 189 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,059 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Severn Valley of any year here (189 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 62%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 189 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 178 | 43.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 139 | 34.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 127 | 31.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 117 | 28.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 116 | 28.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 139 | 34.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 122 | 30.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 117 | 28.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (39% below) and shoplifting (24% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 63 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 20.9 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 6.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 4.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Severn Valley; the highest is Meole (113.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Burnell (28.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Severn Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Much Wenlock | 193 | 56.1 | +20% |
| Oteley & Reabrook | 198 | 61.7 | +32% |
| Burnell | 170 | 28.9 | -38% |
| Column & Sutton | 226 | 58.0 | +25% |
| Abbey | 331 | 51.9 | +11% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +99% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +143% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Severn Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Passey Close” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Passey Close | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Garmston Lane | 18 |
| On or near Noel Hill Road | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Cliff Hollow | 9 |
| On or near Sheinton Road | 9 |
| On or near Bell View | 8 |
| On or near Saplins Lane | 7 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
Of the 172 crimes in Severn Valley with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 50.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 18.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Severn Valley has an estimated population of 4,059 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Severn Valley average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Severn Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Severn Valley a safe place to live?
Severn Valley recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,171st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Severn Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (26).
Is crime in Severn Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Severn Valley was up 6% on the year before: 189 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 178 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Severn Valley?
About 4,059 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Severn Valley?
Severn Valley is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.