Filton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Filton's crime profile in July 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 28 cases (28.0% of total crimes). This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences account for 3.0 per 1,000 residents (18% below Filton's rate). The second-highest category, public order offences (19 cases), is 166% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a statistic consistent with the area's role as a commuter hub near Bristol and its proximity to outdoor recreational spaces. Anti-social behaviour (17 cases) follows closely, though it remains 3% below the UK average. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely contributes to these patterns, with festivals and events possibly amplifying public order issues. Bicycle theft (4 cases) is 400% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area's growing cycling infrastructure and the transient nature of summer visitors. Meanwhile, shoplifting (4 cases) is 38% below the UK average, suggesting that Filton's retail environment may be more secure or less targeted than typical. The overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents, though slightly above the UK average, indicates that Filton's crime mix is shaped by a combination of its urban-rural interface, commuter dynamics, and seasonal tourism pressures. These factors collectively illustrate a built-up area grappling with the challenges of managing public spaces during peak summer activity while maintaining relative safety in other domains.

July 2025 saw dramatic spikes in bicycle theft (+300%) and drug-related crimes (+300%), both jumping from 1 to 4 and 2 to 8 respectively. These increases align with the peak of summer tourism and festivals, which may partly explain the surge in outdoor-related incidents. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), possibly reflecting heightened community awareness during holiday periods. The crime mix also reveals a notable contrast: while violence and sexual offences (28 cases) are 18% below the UK average, public order offences (19 cases) are 166% above, underscoring the area's unique challenges. For residents, the 42.8% monthly increase in overall crime rate serves as a clear indicator of the need for continued vigilance in public spaces, particularly during evening events.

Filton's July 2025 crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 42.8% increase from June's 6.2 per 1,000. This rise translates to 100 total crimes over 31 days, averaging 3 crimes per day. For context, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents over the course of the month. The population of 11,314 residents adds scale to these figures, highlighting that while the rate is 2.3% above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low compared to larger urban areas. The surge in public order offences and drug-related incidents contrasts with the drop in burglary, suggesting shifting patterns in local activity. These figures provide a snapshot of how crime exposure varies month-to-month, with July's peak summer season likely influencing both the types and frequency of incidents.