Filton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Filton's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 29% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, was 1% above the UK average, a marginal but notable deviation. The area's overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 placed it 18.9% above the UK average, a gap that underscores the need for targeted policing strategies. Property crimes, including criminal damage and arson, were particularly pronounced, with 19 incidents reported—a figure 221% above the UK average. This stark outlier may be linked to local factors such as the area's built-up nature or seasonal pressures, such as the return of students to nearby educational institutions. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, accounted for 10% of crimes, suggesting community tensions or environmental factors contributing to this category. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods and shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns of violence and disorder. Filton's crime profile reflects a blend of urban challenges and specific local dynamics, with property crime and violence emerging as the most pressing concerns. The data highlights a need for continued monitoring of trends in criminal damage and arson, which saw a 280% month-on-month increase, and for addressing the underlying factors driving violence in the area.

September 2025 saw a 280% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from five to 19. This surge, which is 221% above the UK average, contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in robbery cases, where reports fell from two to one. The violence and sexual offences category, accounting for 29% of all crimes, remained 1% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents doubled, a trend that may reflect seasonal shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour, though down from 15 to 10 cases, still lagged 23% below the UK average. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson is a stark outlier, potentially linked to local infrastructure or community tensions. Residents might find the 30% increase in public order offences, now at 10 cases, particularly concerning, as this category is 67% above the UK average. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific areas of Filton.

Filton's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.0% increase from the previous month's 8.0. This places the area 18.9% above the UK average, a gap that persists despite local efforts to address crime. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of three reported crimes per day, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 113 residents, a figure that underscores the scale of activity relative to the population. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric, it does not account for variations in reporting patterns or community engagement with local policing. The increase from August suggests a potential link to seasonal factors, such as the return of students to local institutions. The population context—11,314 residents—adds nuance to the statistics, as smaller communities often experience more pronounced fluctuations in crime rates compared to larger urban centres.