Crime in Frome North: statistics, rates and trends

784 crimes were recorded in Frome North in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 280 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frome North has the 2,064th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Frome North was highest in the year to July 2024 (789 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (539). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frome North 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 shoplifting.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+68%) and criminal damage and arson (+37%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and other theft (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Frome North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frome North recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Frome North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frome North recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Frome North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frome North recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Frome North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frome North recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Frome North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frome North recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Frome North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frome North recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Frome North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frome North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Frome North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frome North recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Frome North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frome North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Frome North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frome North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Frome North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frome North recorded 6 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Frome North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frome North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Frome North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frome North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Frome North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frome North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frome North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frome North.

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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frome North 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.

Frome North has an estimated population of 10,605. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frome North sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.