Crime in Frome: statistics, rates and trends
2,957 crimes were recorded in Frome in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
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2,957 crimes were recorded in Frome in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,147 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Frome has the 335th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frome | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,957 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 29,019 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frome was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,957 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (1,942). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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 | 2,957 | 101.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,568 | 88.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,475 | 85.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,942 | 66.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,227 | 76.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,998 | 68.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,135 | 73.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,318 | 79.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,063 | 71.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 274 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frome 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, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+69%) and shoplifting (+49%). The largest falls were in other crime (-29%) and burglary (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,147 | 39.5 | 1.15 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 462 | 15.9 | 1.04 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 355 | 12.2 | 1.48 | +49% |
| Public order | 294 | 10.1 | 1.52 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 236 | 8.1 | 1.20 | +15% |
| Other theft | 157 | 5.4 | 0.85 | +27% |
| Burglary | 80 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -11% |
| Robbery | 49 | 1.7 | 1.25 | +69% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -29% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +10% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +250% |
Violence and sexual offences in Frome
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frome recorded 1,147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frome
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frome recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frome
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frome recorded 355 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frome
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frome recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frome
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frome recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frome
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frome recorded 157 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 up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frome
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frome recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frome
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frome recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frome
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frome recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frome
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frome recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frome
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frome recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frome
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frome recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frome
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frome recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frome
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frome recorded 7 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 250% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Frome, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frome.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbury (Wiltshire) | 1,029 | 57.2 | -44% |
| Warminster | 1,336 | 71.3 | -30% |
| Radstock | 954 | 86.2 | -15% |
| Peasedown St John | 209 | 41.4 | -59% |
| Trowbridge | 4,041 | 94.6 | -7% |
| Midsomer Norton | 971 | 68.3 | -33% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 465 | 49.2 | -52% |
| Paulton | 422 | 64.4 | -37% |
3 areas within Frome, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Frome West had the highest rate (124.0 per 1,000) and Frome North the lowest (73.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frome West | Neighbourhood | 12,158 | 1,508 | 124.0 |
| Frome East | Neighbourhood | 13,720 | 1,089 | 79.4 |
| Frome North | Neighbourhood | 10,605 | 784 | 73.9 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 221 |
| On or near Parking Area | 130 |
| On or near Market Place | 114 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| 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 Masons Way | 50 |
| On or near Scott Road | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frome 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 | 1,074 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 756 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 462 | 15.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 212 | 7.2% |
| Under investigation | 189 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 49 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 0.3% |
Frome has an estimated population of 29,019. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frome sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frome |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Frome a safe place to live?
Frome recorded 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (462).
Is crime in Frome going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frome was up 15% on the year before: 2,957 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,568 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frome?
Frome 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.