Crime in Frome East: statistics, rates and trends
1,054 crimes were recorded in Frome East in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Frome East
- Questions about crime in Frome East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (433), anti-social behaviour (149) and shoplifting (109) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,955th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Frome East | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,054 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.8 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,720 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Frome East of any year here (1,054 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,054 | 76.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,020 | 74.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 930 | 67.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 712 | 51.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 892 | 65.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 811 | 59.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 903 | 65.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 895 | 65.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 780 | 56.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (55% below) and burglary (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 92 to 109 and anti-social behaviour rose from 128 to 149.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 433 | 31.6 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 83 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Frome East; the highest is Frome West (121.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Mendip South (40.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frome East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome West | 1,482 | 121.9 | +59% |
| Frome North | 766 | 72.2 | -6% |
| Mendip Central and East | 293 | 43.9 | -43% |
| Mendip Hills | 488 | 45.4 | -41% |
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | +17% |
| Wincanton & Bruton | 903 | 77.6 | +1% |
| Mendip South | 389 | 40.2 | -48% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Frome East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 88 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Austin Close | 39 |
| On or near Lilly Road | 31 |
| On or near Feltham Drive | 27 |
| On or near Eagle Lane | 26 |
| On or near King Street | 25 |
| On or near Woodland Road | 25 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
Of the 905 crimes in Frome East with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 149 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 400 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 279 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Frome East has an estimated population of 13,720 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frome East average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Frome East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frome East a safe place to live?
Frome East recorded 76.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,955th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Frome East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 433 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (149).
Is crime in Frome East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome East was up 3% on the year before: 1,054 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,020 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frome East?
About 13,720 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frome East?
Frome East 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.