Crime Rate in Filton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Filton

The total recorded crimes in Filton, South Gloucestershire, UK in July 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Filton crime rate of 5.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (244.44% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (177.78% increase)
Filton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodney Crescent with total crimes: 15
  • College Way with total crimes: 9
  • Bullfinch Close with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

    • 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 areas in the South Gloucestershire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Filton has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 5.21 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Filton)CrimesRank (Filton)CrimesRank (Filton)
Charlton & Cribbs757 110,295 18,380 1
Kingswood114 51,428 51,314 3
Emersons Green110 61,535 3923 7
Yate North143 31,255 8852 10
Staple Hill & Mangotsfield127 41,429 41,085 4
Thornbury108 71,421 61,077 5
Yate Central92 81,164 91,019 6
Stoke Gifford91 91,285 7895 8
New Cheltenham63 171,024 10868 9
Woodstock91 10857 14704 13
Frampton Cotterell71 13983 12825 11
Frenchay & Downend76 11993 11732 12
Bradley Stoke South75 12722 17558 19
Chipping Sodbury & Cotswold Edge65 16863 13657 14
Hanham70 14656 19612 17
Winterbourne61 18790 15649 15
Dodington69 15789 16564 18
Longwell Green34 25605 20631 16
Boyd Valley55 19702 18548 20
Bradley Stoke North50 20483 26416 25
Bitton & Oldland Common41 22536 23507 21
Parkwall & Warmley40 23554 21457 22
Stoke Park & Cheswick44 21538 22301 26
Severn Vale39 24507 24442 23
Patchway Coniston30 27495 25430 24
Pilning & Severn Beach30 26231 27248 27
Charfield18 28202 28142 28

Filton 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 20259
May 202532
April 202519
March 202532
February 202518
January 202520
December 20245
November 202414
October 202415
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20259
May 202518
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510
January 202523
December 20243
November 20248
October 202417
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202543
May 202539
April 202555
March 202539
February 202552
January 202541
December 202455
November 202457
October 202432
September 202436
August 202439

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202526
April 20259
March 20255
February 202512
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
September 20244

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202518
April 202510
March 202510
February 20254
January 202514
December 20247
November 202423
October 202410
September 202410

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20251
April 202514
March 202512
February 202512
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 202511
February 202513
January 202517
December 20247
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Filton in July 2025

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

1. Rodney Crescent (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour15
2. College Way (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bullfinch Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
4. The Brimbles (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order2
6. The Mead (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Church Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Holmdale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
9. Conygre Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1

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