Backwell and Wrington vs Frome Rural South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Backwell and Wrington Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Frome Rural South Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Backwell and Wrington vs Frome Rural South Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Backwell and Wrington
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Frome Rural South
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Backwell and Wrington
      B Frome Rural South
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      312
      202
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      440
      243
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.1%
      ↓16.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Backwell and Wrington
      B Frome Rural South
      Violent Crime
      104 ↓36%
      103 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↓28%
      26 ↑117%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓33%
      20 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓43%
      4 ↓64%
      Burglary
      23 ↑15%
      10 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      22 ↓12%
      14 ↑56%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      24 ↓29%
      14 ↓33%
      Robbery
      6 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓22%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      B Frome Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Backwell and Wrington safer than Frome Rural South?

      Backwell and Wrington has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 312 crimes in the last 12 months. Frome Rural South has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 202 crimes. Frome Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Backwell and Wrington vs Frome Rural South?

      Backwell and Wrington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Frome Rural South shows -16.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Backwell and Wrington and Frome Rural South?

      In Backwell and Wrington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Frome Rural South, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Backwell and Wrington and Frome Rural South?

      Backwell and Wrington recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Frome Rural South recorded 26. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Backwell and Wrington vs Frome Rural South?

      Violent crime in Backwell and Wrington totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Frome Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Backwell and Wrington and Frome Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Backwell and Wrington recorded 440 crimes (now 312, a change of -29.1%). Frome Rural South recorded 243 crimes previously (now 202, -16.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Backwell and Wrington and Frome Rural South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Backwell and Wrington has a resolution rate of 0% and Frome Rural South has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Backwell and Wrington and Frome Rural South?

      Backwell and Wrington falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Frome Rural South is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Backwell and Wrington and Frome Rural South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Backwell and Wrington or Frome Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Backwell and Wrington and Frome Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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