Crime Rate in Filwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Filwood

The total recorded crimes in Filwood, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Filwood crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Filwood, encompassing approximately 34,665 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (37.04% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
Filwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 16
  • Soper Gardens with total crimes: 8

How safe is Filwood?

To understand the safety of Filwood, we need to analyze Filwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Filwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 1990 crimes compared to 2386.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Filwood witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Filwood had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,612 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Filwood witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Filwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Filwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Filwood has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 5.11 ranking 10th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Filwood crimes were 1,990. The crime rate of Filwood in 2024 was 57.41 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Filwood were around 1,612 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.50 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Filwood)CrimesRank (Filwood)CrimesRank (Filwood)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park213 82,255 102,571 6
Southville201 92,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze236 62,673 72,393 7
Eastville219 72,552 91,851 9
Frome Vale176 112,593 81,732 10
Easton155 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry157 132,136 111,544 14
Brislington West128 161,918 141,665 12
Horfield170 121,766 161,439 16
Southmead98 231,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze135 151,696 171,293 20
Knowle98 221,689 181,357 17
Stockwood124 171,308 231,168 22
Bishopsworth110 191,632 191,319 18
St George Central124 181,599 201,301 19
St George West106 201,086 271,053 25
Windmill Hill95 251,319 221,202 21
Brislington East98 211,486 211,144 23
Bishopston and Ashley Down83 281,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside96 241,084 281,020 27
Hillfields77 291,253 25819 30
Clifton94 261,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop88 27934 30811 31
Clifton Down66 32909 31894 28
Bedminster77 301,006 29893 29
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Filwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202527
May 202527
April 202530
March 202531
February 202521
January 202522
December 202418
November 202420
October 202436
September 202432
August 202422

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202514
May 202520
April 202514
March 202510
February 202510
January 202510
December 20242
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 202417

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 815 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202560
May 202573
April 202556
March 202565
February 202572
January 202553
December 202466
November 202481
October 202463
September 202457
August 202485

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202511
April 202514
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 202410
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20257
April 202514
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 202410
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202412
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Filwood in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Filwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Soper Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Lydford Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Camberley Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dawlish Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
7. Melvin Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Holst Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Farnaby Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hurston Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1

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