Crime in Severn Valley: statistics, rates and trends

195 crimes were recorded in Severn Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 90 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Severn Valley has the 3,109th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Severn Valley was highest in the year to July 2026 (195 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (116). Over the whole period it rose 64%, 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 Valley 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 violence and sexual offences (+58%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Severn Valley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Severn Valley recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Severn Valley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Severn Valley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Severn Valley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Severn Valley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Severn Valley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Severn Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Severn Valley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Severn Valley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Severn Valley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Severn Valley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Severn Valley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Severn Valley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Severn Valley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Severn Valley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Severn Valley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Severn Valley recorded 4 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Severn Valley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Severn Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Severn Valley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Severn Valley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Severn Valley 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 Valley has an estimated population of 4,059. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Severn Valley sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. 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 Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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