Filton Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Filton’s December 2023 crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 26.4% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all reported incidents, followed by vehicle crime (17.5%) and shoplifting (10.7%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of December, a month marked by increased retail activity, darker evenings, and the movement of people during the festive period. The high rate of violence and sexual offences may be partly explained by the area’s built-up nature, where concentrated populations and nightlife activity can contribute to higher rates of such crimes. Vehicle crime, which surged to 18 cases in December, may be linked to increased traffic during the holiday shopping season, as well as the presence of commercial zones that attract both legitimate and opportunistic activity. Shoplifting, while still elevated at 11 cases, showed a more modest increase compared to vehicle crime, reflecting the targeted nature of retail theft in high-traffic areas. The data also reveals that Filton’s crime profile includes a higher-than-average incidence of criminal damage and arson, with 8 cases reported—25% above the UK average. This could be influenced by the seasonal emptiness of homes during the holidays, combined with the potential for increased alcohol consumption in public spaces. However, certain categories, such as anti-social behaviour and other theft, showed declines, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 36.4% compared to November. These reductions may be attributed to the natural dynamics of the holiday season, where public spaces are less frequently used and community activities are more tightly managed. Overall, the December data illustrates a combination of local conditions and seasonal trends, with some areas of the crime profile showing marked improvement while others remain above national benchmarks.

December 2023 saw a sharp rise in vehicle crime, with incidents increasing by 125% compared to November, reaching 18 cases. This surge may be linked to increased retail activity and holiday shopping, which could have drawn more vehicles to the area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 36.4%, from 11 to 7 incidents, reflecting reduced public gatherings during the festive season. Another significant decrease was in bicycle theft, which fell by 66.7% to 2 cases, due to fewer cyclists on the roads during colder weather. However, violent crimes remained elevated, with violence and sexual offences at 37 cases—26% above the UK average. The sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 166.7% to 8 incidents, may be tied to seasonal factors such as empty homes during the holidays or increased alcohol-related incidents in public spaces.

Filton’s December 2023 crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 22.6% increase compared to November’s 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for those living in the area. On a daily basis, the average rate translates to approximately three crimes per day, a figure that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the holiday period and reduced foot traffic in some areas. When compared to the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, Filton’s rate remains 26.4% higher, highlighting a persistent challenge in maintaining lower crime levels relative to the national context. This population-scaled perspective underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where crime rates have shown the most significant divergence from UK norms.