Crime in Frome: statistics, rates and trends
2,887 crimes were recorded in Frome in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,130), anti-social behaviour (452) and shoplifting (362) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 356th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Frome | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,887 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.5 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 29,019 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Frome of any year here (2,887 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,887 | 99.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,625 | 90.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,524 | 87.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,912 | 65.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,267 | 78.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,915 | 66.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,174 | 74.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,311 | 79.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,085 | 71.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 204 |
| July 2026 | 237 |
| June 2026 | 260 |
| May 2026 | 231 |
| April 2026 | 184 |
| March 2026 | 257 |
| February 2026 | 251 |
| January 2026 | 252 |
| December 2025 | 275 |
| November 2025 | 248 |
| October 2025 | 235 |
| September 2025 | 253 |
Compared with England and Wales, Frome recorded notably more shoplifting (48% above the national rate) and public order (37% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (66% below) and vehicle crime (50% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 25 to 49 and shoplifting rose from 233 to 362, while other crime fell from 52 to 40 and burglary fell from 91 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,130 | 38.9 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 452 | 15.6 | 15.4 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 362 | 12.5 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Public order | 265 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 150 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Burglary | 76 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Robbery | 49 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +96% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.1 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury (Wiltshire) | 1,017 | 56.5 | -43% |
| Warminster | 1,282 | 68.4 | -31% |
| Radstock | 912 | 82.4 | -17% |
| Peasedown St John | 201 | 39.8 | -60% |
| Trowbridge | 4,063 | 95.1 | -4% |
| Midsomer Norton | 959 | 67.5 | -32% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 459 | 48.6 | -51% |
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | -35% |
Of the 3 areas within Frome, Frome West had the highest crime rate (121.9 per 1,000) and Frome North the lowest (72.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome West | Neighbourhood | 12,158 | 1,482 | 121.9 |
| Frome East | Neighbourhood | 13,720 | 1,054 | 76.8 |
| Frome North | Neighbourhood | 10,605 | 766 | 72.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Frome over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (223).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 223 |
| On or near Parking Area | 124 |
| On or near Market Place | 116 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 88 |
| 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 Masons Way | 53 |
| On or near Scott Road | 41 |
Of the 2,435 crimes in Frome with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 452 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,048 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 791 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 189 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 161 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 84 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 45 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Frome has an estimated population of 29,019 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frome average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Frome | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frome a safe place to live?
Frome recorded 99.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 356th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Frome?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (452).
Is crime in Frome going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome was up 10% on the year before: 2,887 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,625 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frome?
About 29,019 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frome?
Frome 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.