Crime in Frome East: statistics, rates and trends
1,089 crimes were recorded in Frome East in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Frome East at a glance
- Crime trends in Frome East
- Types of crime in Frome East
- Frome East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frome East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frome East
- Population and deprivation in Frome East
- Questions about crime in Frome East
- About this data
1,089 crimes were recorded in Frome East in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 439 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frome East has the 1,868th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frome East | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,089 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.4 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,720 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frome East was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,089 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (739). Over the whole period it rose 39%, 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 | 1,089 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 974 | 71.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 921 | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 739 | 53.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 880 | 64.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 836 | 60.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 898 | 65.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 867 | 63.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 785 | 57.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frome East 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+27%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-44%) and vehicle crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 439 | 32.0 | 0.93 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 11.0 | 0.72 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 112 | 8.2 | 0.99 | +27% |
| Public order | 98 | 7.1 | 1.08 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 6.6 | 0.97 | +7% |
| Other theft | 76 | 5.5 | 0.87 | +21% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.5 | 0.70 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.1 | 0.43 | -17% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.5 | 1.08 | +122% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -44% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.9 | 0.29 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Frome East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frome East recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frome East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frome East recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frome East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frome East recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frome East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frome East recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frome East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frome East recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frome East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frome East recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frome East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frome East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frome East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frome East recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frome East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frome East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frome East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frome East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frome East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frome East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frome East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frome East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frome East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frome East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frome East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frome East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frome East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frome East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frome East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome West | 1,508 | 124.0 | +56% |
| Frome North | 784 | 73.9 | -7% |
| Mendip Central and East | 294 | 44.0 | -45% |
| Mendip Hills | 480 | 44.6 | -44% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | +16% |
| Wincanton & Bruton | 945 | 81.2 | +2% |
| Mendip South | 378 | 39.0 | -51% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | +17% |
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 Frome East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Austin Close | 30 |
| On or near Feltham Drive | 29 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Woodland Road | 26 |
| On or near King Street | 26 |
| On or near Lilly Road | 25 |
| On or near Eagle Lane | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frome East 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 | 420 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 269 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 13.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Frome East has an estimated population of 13,720. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frome East sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frome East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Frome East a safe place to live?
Frome East recorded 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Frome East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Frome East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome East was up 12% on the year before: 1,089 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 974 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frome East?
Frome East 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 Frome East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.