Crime in Frome West: statistics, rates and trends
1,482 crimes were recorded in Frome West in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Frome West at a glance
- Crime trends in Frome West
- Types of crime in Frome West
- Frome West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frome West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frome West
- Demographics of Frome West
- Questions about crime in Frome West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (594), anti-social behaviour (262) and public order (143) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 793rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Frome West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,482 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.9 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,158 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Frome West of any year here (1,482 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,482 | 121.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,267 | 104.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,275 | 104.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,022 | 84.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,101 | 90.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 932 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,084 | 89.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,250 | 102.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,146 | 94.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 119 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 135 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frome West recorded notably more public order (77% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (43% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (40% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (50% below) and vehicle crime (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 84 to 126 and anti-social behaviour rose from 184 to 262, while public order fell from 175 to 143.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 594 | 48.9 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 262 | 21.5 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Public order | 143 | 11.8 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 10.4 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 74 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.5 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Frome West has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frome West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome East | 1,054 | 76.8 | -37% |
| Frome North | 766 | 72.2 | -41% |
| Mendip Central and East | 293 | 43.9 | -64% |
| Mendip Hills | 488 | 45.4 | -63% |
| Shepton Mallet | 949 | 89.8 | -26% |
| Wincanton & Bruton | 903 | 77.6 | -36% |
| Mendip South | 389 | 40.2 | -67% |
| Wells | 988 | 87.6 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Frome West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Place” (116).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Place | 116 |
| On or near Hill Ground | 80 |
| On or near Cork Street | 63 |
| On or near Dorset Close | 63 |
| On or near Somerset Road | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near Masons Way | 53 |
| On or near Milk Street | 36 |
| On or near Stony Street | 29 |
| On or near Trinity Row | 29 |
Of the 1,220 crimes in Frome West 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 262 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 557 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 373 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 27 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Frome West has an estimated population of 12,158 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frome West average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Frome West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frome West a safe place to live?
Frome West recorded 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 793rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Frome West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 594 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (262).
Is crime in Frome West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome West was up 17% on the year before: 1,482 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,267 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frome West?
About 12,158 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frome West?
Frome West 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.