Filton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Filton’s crime picture in November 2025, with 52 incidents reported — 79% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark outlier highlights a significant imbalance in the area’s crime profile compared to the national trend, where such offences typically account for less than half of all reported crimes. The overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 for Filton was 50.7% higher than the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a marked departure from the national norm. While property crimes such as vehicle crime (1.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) also exceeded UK averages, the dominance of violent crime was unprecedented. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern: November’s darker evenings, coupled with events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have increased opportunities for such offences. The area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, combined with its proximity to transport hubs, may also create conditions conducive to interpersonal crime. However, shoplifting — at 0.6 per 1,000 — fell slightly below the UK average, suggesting that retail-focused crime remains relatively contained. This contrast between violent and property crime underscores the need for targeted strategies to address the root causes of the spike in violence, which appears to be the most pressing concern for local residents.

November 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in vehicle crime (275%), shoplifting (250%), and theft from the person (100%), while criminal damage and arson fell by 68.8%. These shifts indicate a marked change in crime dynamics, with property-related offences surging despite a drop in vandalism. The violent crime category — which accounted for 41.9% of all reported crimes — remained high compared to the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically represent around 35% of the total. This imbalance may reflect local factors such as the area’s mix of commuter routes and nightlife venues, which could increase exposure to violent encounters. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s 225% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000) suggests a particular vulnerability in car-related theft, linked to Filton’s transport infrastructure or the presence of high-value vehicles in the area. For residents, the 4 crimes reported per day — a local figure for Filton — offers a tangible sense of the pace of criminal activity, though this rate remains lower than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population.

Filton’s crime rate in November 2025 (11.0 per 1,000) marked an 18.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 9.3 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents — a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents for the area’s population of 11,314. This rate, while steep, does not translate to daily exposure in the same way: with 4 crimes reported per day, the local context suggests that criminal activity is concentrated rather than evenly distributed. When compared to the UK average, Filton’s overall rate is more than double the national figure, though this disparity is most pronounced in violent crime. The area’s population density and socio-economic profile may explain this gap, as urbanised regions often see higher rates of interpersonal crime. However, the drop in criminal damage and arson — from 16 incidents in October to 5 in November — hints at potential seasonal influences, such as reduced public gatherings after Bonfire Night. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring crime trends over time to identify patterns that could inform local policing priorities.