Filby Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime Statistics in Filby

Filby recorded an overall crime rate of 27.4 per 1,000 residents over the last year, positioning it significantly below the national average of 93.4 per 1,000. The area boasts an impressive safety score of 90 out of 100, placing it well above the UK average of 78 and indicating a very safe environment within this Built-Up Area (BUA). Crime trends in Filby have shown a decreasing direction, with a notable fall of 40.6% year-on-year. This section provides a detailed overview of crime data, offering valuable insights into specific crime types, trends, and comparisons with nearby areas to help residents understand the local safety landscape.

Crime Type Analysis in Filby

In Filby, the most prevalent crime types are violence and sexual offences, accounting for 65.8% of all reported incidents, at a rate of 18.0 per 1,000 residents. This is followed by anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 9.8% of crimes (2.7 per 1,000), and criminal damage and arson, making up 7.3% of the total (2.0 per 1,000). These figures highlight areas where community and law enforcement efforts are primarily focused.

Property-related crime in Filby stands at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the national average of 33.2 per 1,000. This category includes criminal damage and arson (2.0 per 1,000), other theft (1.3 per 1,000), and burglary (0.7 per 1,000). For residents and homeowners, these statistics suggest a very low risk for property-related offences, but vigilance remains important for safeguarding homes and possessions, particularly with the overall decreasing trend.

Crime Trends in Filby

Over the past year, Filby has experienced a significant decreasing trend in its overall crime rate, with a notable fall of 40.6% year-on-year. Examining the monthly data reveals some fluctuations. Crime rates were around 2.7 per 1,000 in October 2024, rising to 5.3 in November. There was a low of 1.3 in July 2025, with rates generally remaining low and fluctuating between 2.0 and 4.0 per 1,000. The trend shows a positive improvement in overall safety. For residents, this decreasing trend indicates a positive shift in overall safety, but ongoing awareness of these patterns is still beneficial.

Understanding Time-Based Crime Patterns in Filby

Crime patterns in Filby show distinct variations throughout the day. Morning hours, between 6am and 12pm, are notable for a high proportion of theft-related offences (39%), alongside 'other' crimes (42%) and some burglaries (18%). As the day progresses into the afternoon (12pm-6pm), theft remains a significant category (39%), with 'other' crimes also prominent (33%) and burglaries (28%).

The evening period, from 6pm to 12am, sees 'other' crimes rising to 60% of incidents, while theft decreases to 15% and burglaries are still present (25%). During the night, from 12am to 6am, the focus shifts again, with 'other' crimes (53%) and burglaries (38%) becoming more prominent, along with some theft (9%). These patterns suggest different crime opportunities arise at various times, from daytime activity to overnight property vulnerabilities.

Filby Compared to Nearby Areas

When considering the broader regional context, Filby's crime rate of 27.4 per 1,000 residents is exceptionally low compared to most nearby urban settlements. It is significantly safer than the Great Yarmouth Built-Up Area (234.5 per 1,000) and also lower than Caister-on-Sea (57.8 per 1,000) and Hemsby (53.0 per 1,000), indicating a very safe local environment. Compared to Ormesby St Margaret (43.6 per 1,000) and Martham (33.1 per 1,000), Filby maintains a notably lower crime rate. Rollesby and Burgh St Margaret will likely have similar low crime profiles. This comparison highlights Filby as one of the safest communities within the wider Great Yarmouth local authority.

Enhancing Your Security in Filby

Given Filby's exceptionally low property crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, which is significantly below the national average, proactive home security measures are still a valuable consideration. While traditional CCTV systems can record incidents, they often provide footage of a burglary rather than preventing it. Instead, consider adopting a proactive approach to protect your property.

Modern AI-powered home security operating systems like scOS are designed to prevent crime before it happens. These systems detect threats at your property boundary, rather than after an intruder has gained access. By integrating multi-camera intelligence, they watch all cameras simultaneously and learn your routines, differentiating between family, deliveries, and genuine threats. Features such as DVLA vehicle verification can instantly identify suspicious vehicles. This professional-grade deterrence ensures that potential burglars, who often decide within 60 seconds, are confronted with visible and active security, making them move on. Investing in such advanced, preventative security offers a significant advantage over reactive solutions, providing real-time intervention and enhanced peace of mind.