Crime Rate in Filton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Filton

The total recorded crimes in Filton, South Gloucestershire, UK in March 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Filton crime rate of 5.25 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 Filton, encompassing approximately 28,214 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
Filton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodney Crescent with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Ninth Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Filton?

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

  • Relative to South Gloucestershire:

    • In 2024, Filton reported a higher crime volume than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,570 crimes compared to 1,211. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Filton witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Filton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Gloucestershire average, with 1,506 crimes compared to 976. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Filton witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Gloucestershire, Filton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Filton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Filton has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 5.25 ranking 2th out of 27 in the South Gloucestershire, UK

In 2024, the total Filton crimes were 1,570. The crime rate of Filton in 2024 was 55.64 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Filton were around 1,506 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.38 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Gloucestershire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)CrimesRank (South Gloucestershire)
Charlton & Cribbs638 110,295 18,380 1
Kingswood121 31,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green90 91,535 3923 7
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield101 71,429 41,085 4
Thornbury121 41,421 61,077 5
Stoke Gifford116 51,285 7895 8
Yate Central95 81,164 91,019 6
Yate North113 61,255 8852 10
New Cheltenham75 121,024 10868 9
Frampton Cotterell85 10983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend77 11993 11732 12
Woodstock62 14857 14704 13
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge67 13863 13657 14
Winterbourne25 27790 15649 15
Bradley Stoke South60 15722 17558 19
Longwell Green58 16605 20631 16
Dodington58 17789 16564 18
Hanham57 18656 19612 17
Boyd Valley35 21702 18548 20
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 19538 22301 26
Severn Vale41 20507 24442 23
Bitton & Oldland Common31 25536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley34 22554 21457 22
Bradley Stoke North34 23483 26416 25
Patchway Coniston33 24495 25430 24
Charfield28 26202 28142 28
Pilning & Severn Beach16 28231 27248 27

Filton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 202517
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 202440
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202514
December 20247
November 202423
October 202410
September 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202510
January 202523
December 20243
November 20248
October 202417
September 202414
August 202418
July 202415
June 202424
May 20247
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202512
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 202416
May 202413
April 20243

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202518
January 202520
December 20245
November 202414
October 202415
September 202419
August 202415
July 202423
June 202420
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202552
January 202541
December 202455
November 202457
October 202432
September 202436
August 202439
July 202451
June 202492
May 202458
April 202453

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 202414
June 202420
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
September 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Filton in March 2025

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

1. Rodney Crescent (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery1
3. Ninth Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Gipsy Patch Lane (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Link Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Charles Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary4
Other theft1
9. Elm Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Mortimer Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2

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