Crime in Filwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,888 crimes were recorded in Filwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 140.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (837), anti-social behaviour (336) and criminal damage and arson (170) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 521st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Filwood | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,888 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.9 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 13,401 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Filwood peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,182 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,674). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,888 | 140.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,747 | 130.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,728 | 128.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,674 | 124.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,039 | 152.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,081 | 155.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,182 | 162.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,029 | 151.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,100 | 156.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| July 2026 | 192 |
| June 2026 | 181 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 115 |
| January 2026 | 125 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 161 |
| September 2025 | 176 |
Compared with England and Wales, Filwood recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (88% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (82% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (63% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (22% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 108 to 170 and other crime rose from 29 to 38, while drugs fell from 55 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 837 | 62.5 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 336 | 25.1 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 170 | 12.7 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Public order | 145 | 10.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 122 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +31% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Filwood; the highest is Hartcliffe and Withywood (197.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Bedminster (80.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Filwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill | 1,207 | 81.5 | -42% |
| Knowle | 1,426 | 97.9 | -30% |
| Bishopsworth | 1,613 | 115.7 | -18% |
| Bedminster | 856 | 80.6 | -43% |
| Hengrove and Whitchurch Park | 2,386 | 114.4 | -19% |
| Southville | 2,589 | 175.3 | +24% |
| Hartcliffe and Withywood | 3,828 | 197.1 | +40% |
| Brislington West | 1,834 | 144.7 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Filwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (188).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 188 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 60 |
| On or near Melvin Square | 57 |
| On or near Farnaby Close | 43 |
| On or near Timsbury Road | 43 |
| On or near Wingfield Road | 43 |
| On or near Filwood Broadway | 39 |
| On or near Barnstaple Road | 37 |
| On or near Glyn Vale | 36 |
| On or near Dickinsons Field | 35 |
Of the 1,552 crimes in Filwood with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 336 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 721 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 415 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Filwood has an estimated population of 13,401 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Filwood average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Filwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 60.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Filwood a safe place to live?
Filwood recorded 140.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 521st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Filwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 837 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (336).
Is crime in Filwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Filwood was up 8% on the year before: 1,888 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,747 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Filwood?
About 13,401 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Filwood?
Filwood is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.