Bridgwater Town East vs Frome Vale

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Bridgwater Town East Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Frome Vale Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bridgwater Town East vs Frome Vale Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Bridgwater Town East
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,714 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.8% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Frome Vale
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,380 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      29.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgwater Town East
      B Frome Vale
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,714
      2,380
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,000
      2,337
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.8%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.5%
      29.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgwater Town East
      B Frome Vale
      Violent Crime
      1,481 ↑21%
      788 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      549 ↑28%
      410 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      216 ↑49%
      197 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↑17%
      90 ↑20%
      Burglary
      79 ↑22%
      106 ↑86%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      173 ↓4%
      154 ↑67%
      Drugs
      39 ↑8%
      47 ↑124%
      Public Order
      394 ↑16%
      246 ↑8%
      Robbery
      64 ↑68%
      50 ↑14%
      Shoplifting
      516 ↑37%
      223 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      7 ↓22%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↑14%
      12 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑33%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      81 ↑25%
      39 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Frome Vale is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgwater Town East safer than Frome Vale?

      Bridgwater Town East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,714 crimes in the last 12 months. Frome Vale has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,380 crimes. Frome Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgwater Town East vs Frome Vale?

      Bridgwater Town East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Frome Vale shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgwater Town East and Frome Vale?

      In Bridgwater Town East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,481 incidents). In Frome Vale, it is Violent Crime (788 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgwater Town East and Frome Vale?

      Bridgwater Town East recorded 549 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Frome Vale recorded 410. 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 Bridgwater Town East vs Frome Vale?

      Violent crime in Bridgwater Town East totalled 1,481 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 788 in Frome Vale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgwater Town East and Frome Vale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgwater Town East recorded 3,000 crimes (now 3,714, a change of +23.8%). Frome Vale recorded 2,337 crimes previously (now 2,380, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgwater Town East and Frome Vale?

      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. Bridgwater Town East has a resolution rate of 24.5% and Frome Vale has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgwater Town East and Frome Vale?

      Bridgwater Town East falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Frome Vale 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 Bridgwater Town East and Frome Vale?

      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 Bridgwater Town East or Frome Vale on a crime map?

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

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