Crime in Frome Vale: statistics, rates and trends
2,125 crimes were recorded in Frome Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 150.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Frome Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Frome Vale
- Types of crime in Frome Vale
- Frome Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frome Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frome Vale
- Demographics of Frome Vale
- Questions about crime in Frome Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (674), anti-social behaviour (347) and shoplifting (264) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 435th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Frome Vale | Bristol, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,125 | 73,581 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.2 | 148.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 14,152 | 494,399 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Frome Vale peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,284 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,650). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,125 | 150.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,284 | 161.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,151 | 152.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,650 | 116.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,696 | 119.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,755 | 124.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,822 | 128.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,974 | 139.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,914 | 135.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 131 |
| July 2026 | 171 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 204 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 218 |
| February 2026 | 180 |
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 218 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 167 |
| September 2025 | 151 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frome Vale recorded notably more public order (2.4 times the national rate), robbery (2.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 56 to 88 and burglary rose from 69 to 95, while shoplifting fell from 595 to 264.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 674 | 47.6 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 347 | 24.5 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 264 | 18.7 | 8.5 | -56% |
| Public order | 229 | 16.2 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 166 | 11.7 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 95 | 6.7 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Robbery | 46 | 3.3 | 1.4 | -10% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Frome Vale; the highest is Lockleaze (206.6 per 1,000) and the lowest St George Troopers Hill (58.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frome Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillfields | 1,473 | 112.7 | -25% |
| Eastville | 2,568 | 150.9 | 0% |
| St George Central | 1,751 | 122.6 | -18% |
| Lockleaze | 2,898 | 206.6 | +38% |
| St George West | 1,038 | 157.2 | +5% |
| Easton | 1,946 | 133.7 | -11% |
| St George Troopers Hill | 366 | 58.6 | -61% |
| Bishopston and Ashley Down | 1,244 | 89.9 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Frome Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (257).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 257 |
| On or near Yalland Close | 194 |
| On or near Arboretum Row | 88 |
| On or near The Berries | 60 |
| On or near Hinton Road | 59 |
| On or near Coronation Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Victoria Park | 48 |
| On or near Albert Terrace | 47 |
| On or near Overndale Road | 43 |
| On or near Elmdale Gardens | 42 |
Of the 1,778 crimes in Frome Vale with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 347 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 733 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 665 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Frome Vale has an estimated population of 14,152 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frome Vale average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Frome Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Frome Vale a safe place to live?
Frome Vale recorded 150.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 435th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Frome Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 674 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (347).
Is crime in Frome Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome Vale was down 7% on the year before: 2,125 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frome Vale?
About 14,152 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frome Vale?
Frome Vale 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.