Crime in Filton: statistics, rates and trends
1,277 crimes were recorded in Filton in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
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1,277 crimes were recorded in Filton in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 504 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Filton has the 293rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Filton | South Gloucestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,277 | 23,957 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.3 | 78.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 12,018 | 306,332 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Filton was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,288 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,067). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,277 | 106.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,075 | 89.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,070 | 89.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,067 | 88.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,288 | 107.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,155 | 96.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,188 | 98.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,132 | 94.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,262 | 105.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Filton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+55%) and vehicle crime (+53%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-54%) and drugs (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 504 | 41.9 | 1.22 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 12.1 | 0.79 | -1% |
| Public order | 118 | 9.8 | 1.48 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 9.7 | 1.42 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 7.2 | 1.47 | +53% |
| Other theft | 81 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 5.7 | 0.68 | -1% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.4 | 1.53 | +33% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -32% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.8 | 1.36 | +57% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.3 | 1.62 | -54% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 0.59 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Filton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Filton recorded 504 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Filton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Filton recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Filton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Filton recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Filton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Filton recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Filton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Filton recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Filton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Filton recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Filton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Filton recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Filton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Filton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Filton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Filton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Filton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Filton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Filton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Filton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Filton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Filton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Filton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Filton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Filton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Filton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Filton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Filton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Filton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Gifford | 1,307 | 76.2 | -28% |
| Patchway | 4,069 | 201.6 | +90% |
| Bradley Stoke | 1,478 | 57.4 | -46% |
| Bristol | 66,977 | 150.1 | +41% |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 14,327 | 88.4 | -17% |
| Frampton Cotterell and Winterbourne | 713 | 46.6 | -56% |
| Yate | 2,354 | 77.6 | -27% |
| Keynsham | 1,994 | 95.2 | -10% |
1 areas within Filton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Filton had the highest rate (106.3 per 1,000) and Filton the lowest (106.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filton | Neighbourhood | 12,018 | 1,277 | 106.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Filton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 106 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Church Road | 54 |
| On or near New Road | 52 |
| On or near Conygre Grove | 44 |
| On or near The Wicketts | 43 |
| On or near College Way | 36 |
| On or near Ninth Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Fifth Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Eighth Avenue | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Filton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 447 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 407 | 31.9% |
| Not recorded | 146 | 11.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 100 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 20 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Filton has an estimated population of 12,018. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Filton sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Filton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 26.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Filton a safe place to live?
Filton recorded 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Filton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 504 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Filton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Filton was up 19% on the year before: 1,277 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,075 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Filton?
Filton is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Filton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.