Crime in Frome West: statistics, rates and trends
1,508 crimes were recorded in Frome West in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Frome West
- Questions about crime in Frome West
- About this data
1,508 crimes were recorded in Frome West in the 12 months to July 2026, 124.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 593 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frome West has the 772nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frome West | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,508 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.0 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,158 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frome West was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,508 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (970). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,508 | 124.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,246 | 102.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,256 | 103.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,034 | 85.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,067 | 87.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 970 | 79.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,079 | 88.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,265 | 104.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,123 | 92.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 134 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frome West 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+53%) and shoplifting (+40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 593 | 48.8 | 1.42 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 22.1 | 1.44 | +53% |
| Public order | 158 | 13.0 | 1.96 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 10.0 | 1.48 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 9.9 | 1.19 | +40% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.3 | 0.98 | +33% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.2 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.3 | 1.09 | +4% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +6% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.16 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.93 | +175% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.60 | +20% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Frome West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frome West recorded 593 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frome West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frome West recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frome West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frome West recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frome West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frome West recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frome West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frome West recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frome West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frome West recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frome West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frome West recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frome West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frome West recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frome West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frome West recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frome West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frome West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frome West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frome West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frome West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frome West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frome West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frome West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frome West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frome West recorded 3 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frome West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frome West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frome West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome East | 1,089 | 79.4 | -36% |
| Frome North | 784 | 73.9 | -40% |
| Mendip Central and East | 294 | 44.0 | -64% |
| Mendip Hills | 480 | 44.6 | -64% |
| Shepton Mallet | 974 | 92.2 | -26% |
| Wincanton & Bruton | 945 | 81.2 | -35% |
| Mendip South | 378 | 39.0 | -69% |
| Wells | 1,046 | 92.7 | -25% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Place | 114 |
| On or near Hill Ground | 85 |
| On or near Dorset Close | 71 |
| On or near Cork Street | 70 |
| On or near Somerset Road | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Masons Way | 50 |
| On or near Milk Street | 40 |
| On or near Stony Street | 30 |
| On or near Trinity Row | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frome West 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 563 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 356 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 269 | 17.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 6.7% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 5.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
Frome West has an estimated population of 12,158. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frome West sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frome West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.8% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Frome West a safe place to live?
Frome West recorded 124.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Frome West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 593 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Frome West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome West was up 21% on the year before: 1,508 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,246 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frome West?
Frome West is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.