Severn crime figures: 4 offences reported in September, down 43% on August
Violence and sexual offences was the most-reported category in Severn in September 2026.
Severn recorded 4 crimes and anti-social behaviour incidents in September 2026, down 43% on August (7), according to the latest street-level figures published by Gwent Police.
The most commonly reported category was violence and sexual offences, with 2 reports, or 50% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (1) and vehicle crime (1).
Neighbourhood officers currently list anti-social behaviour as their priorities for the area.
The figures by category
| Category | September | August | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2 | −1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0 | new |
| Anti-social behaviour | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Possession of weapons | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Public order | 0 | 1 | −1 |
| Total | 4 | 7 | −3 |
Where it was reported
- On or near Curlew Avenue: 1
- On or near Deepweir: 1
- On or near Castle Lodge Close: 1
- On or near Railway View: 1
Police move each report to a nearby anonymised point before publishing, so “on or near” a street does not mean the incident happened on that street.
What has happened since
- Under investigation: 3
- Unable to prosecute suspect: 1
Figures are from Gwent Police street-level data on data.police.uk, published monthly about two months in arrears. They count reports, not convictions, and can be revised.
Ends
Source: Gwent Police via data.police.uk / Open Government Licence v3.0. Spotted a mistake? See corrections and removals.