Filton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Filton's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.9% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked elevation reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34 cases, 34.0% of total), public order offences (13 cases, 13.0%), and anti-social behaviour (11 cases, 11.0%). These figures underscore a shift in the area's crime profile, with public order and anti-social behaviour crimes showing particularly stark increases compared to the UK average. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may partly explain the rise in certain offences. However, the significant disparity in public order crimes (161% above UK average) suggests that local conditions, such as the built-up nature of Filton and its proximity to transport hubs, could be exacerbating these trends. Violence and sexual offences, while common, were 20% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions. The area's relatively low burglary rate (33% below UK average) contrasts with higher-than-average vehicle crime (120% above UK) and shoplifting (13% above UK), pointing to potential vulnerabilities in specific sectors. These patterns highlight the importance of community engagement and local policing strategies to address the most pressing concerns.

January 2025 saw alarming surges in specific crime categories, with public order offences increasing by 550% compared to December 2024, rising from 2 to 13 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 266.7% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 3 to 11 cases), points to a significant shift in local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 34% of all reported crimes, yet they were 20% above the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Filton was 120% above the UK rate, a figure that may reflect the area's proximity to major transport links or commercial zones. Shoplifting incidents also rose sharply, increasing by 166.7% from 3 to 8 cases, a trend that could be linked to post-holiday retail activity or changes in foot traffic. These spikes in public order and anti-social behaviour crimes, in particular, suggest that residents should be vigilant in public spaces and consider reporting suspicious behaviour promptly.

Filton's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 47.1% increase from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000. This places the area 23.9% above the UK average, highlighting a marked shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Filton experienced approximately three crimes per day in January, a figure that, while not directly comparable to national averages, underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 113 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the density of the population and the proximity of services and amenities. This statistic, when viewed alongside the 23.9% gap from the UK average, suggests that local factors—such as the area's retail presence or seasonal transitions—may contribute to the elevated crime levels. The population context further illustrates that Filton's 11,314 residents face a higher-than-average risk in this month compared to the UK as a whole, though the exact drivers of this disparity remain to be explored.