Filton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Filton's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, aligns with patterns typical of built-up areas in South Gloucestershire, where property crime and anti-social behaviour often dominate. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (26 incidents), accounting for 25.5% of total crimes, though this rate (2.3 per 1,000) was 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and public order offences (13) followed, with the latter category 107% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as the area's proximity to major transport hubs and its mix of residential and commercial zones. Seasonal context appears to influence these patterns: the longer evenings of May, coupled with bank holidays, likely contributed to increased socialising and associated anti-social behaviour, while the relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) could indicate effective parking management strategies. Burglary and bicycle theft both saw sharp declines, with burglary dropping 87.5% from April, a trend that may be partly attributed to the closure of schools during holidays or increased community patrols. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both national averages and local conditions, ensuring that policy responses remain targeted and effective.

May 2025 saw a 75.0% increase in anti-social behaviour, the most significant rise among reported crimes, with 21 incidents recorded. This surge, from 12 in April to 21, may be linked to the extended evenings and increased socialising typical of May, a pattern consistent with similar areas in South Gloucestershire. Conversely, burglary dropped 87.5% (8 to 1), the steepest decline, likely reflecting improved security measures or seasonal factors such as fewer holidays. Shoplifting also rose by 50.0% (6 to 9), though it remains below the UK average. Public order offences were 107% above the UK average, a stark contrast to vehicle crime, which was 50% below the national benchmark. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader trends, with property crime (38 incidents) now slightly outnumbering violent crime (26) for the first time this year.

Filton's crime rate in May 2025 (9.0 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 6.3% decline from April's 9.6 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. Over 31 days, the area recorded 102 crimes, averaging roughly 3 crimes per day. This translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 111 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. The reduction in burglary (-87.5%) and bicycle theft (-66.7%) contrasts with rising anti-social behaviour (+75.0%) and criminal damage (+83.3%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. While the daily crime rate remains a concern, the overall decrease from the previous month may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and fewer bank holidays in May compared to April. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 11.1% above-UK-average rate, the absolute number of crimes per resident remains manageable for a built-up area with a population of 11,314.