Crime in Frome North: statistics, rates and trends
766 crimes were recorded in Frome North in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Frome North at a glance
- Crime trends in Frome North
- Types of crime in Frome North
- Frome North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frome North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frome North
- Demographics of Frome North
- Questions about crime in Frome North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (265), shoplifting (141) and anti-social behaviour (90) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,140th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Frome North | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 766 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.2 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,605 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Frome North peaked in the year to August 2024 (813 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (542). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 766 | 72.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 722 | 68.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 813 | 76.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 542 | 51.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 641 | 60.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 565 | 53.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 576 | 54.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 612 | 57.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 597 | 56.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frome North recorded notably more shoplifting (57% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (62% below) and anti-social behaviour (45% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 73 to 141 and criminal damage and arson rose from 47 to 62, while vehicle crime fell from 29 to 20 and other theft fell from 65 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 141 | 13.3 | 8.5 | +93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 8.5 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Public order | 64 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Other theft | 53 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Frome North; 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 North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome East | 1,054 | 76.8 | +6% |
| Frome West | 1,482 | 121.9 | +69% |
| Mendip Central and East | 293 | 43.9 | -39% |
| Mendip Hills | 488 | 45.4 | -37% |
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | +24% |
| Wincanton & Bruton | 903 | 77.6 | +7% |
| Mendip South | 389 | 40.2 | -44% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Frome North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (132).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Scott Road | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Justice Lane | 24 |
| On or near Mill Close | 22 |
| On or near Over Innox | 22 |
| On or near Vine Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Old Gasworks | 19 |
Of the 676 crimes in Frome North with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 288 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Frome North has an estimated population of 10,605 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.8%, against 17.1%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frome North average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frome North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frome North a safe place to live?
Frome North recorded 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,140th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Frome North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (141).
Is crime in Frome North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome North was up 6% on the year before: 766 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 722 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frome North?
About 10,605 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frome North?
Frome North 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.