Frome Rural North vs Ilminster and Windwhistle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Frome Rural North Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Ilminster and Windwhistle Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Frome Rural North vs Ilminster and Windwhistle Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Frome Rural North
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      398 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Ilminster and Windwhistle
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frome Rural North
      B Ilminster and Windwhistle
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      398
      432
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      569
      439
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.1%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Rural North
      B Ilminster and Windwhistle
      Violent Crime
      161 ↓25%
      207 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↑14%
      60 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓48%
      30 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓73%
      11 ↑0%
      Burglary
      26 ↑0%
      22 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓5%
      44 ↑42%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      27 ↓41%
      30 ↓32%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓50%
      9 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓76%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Frome Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 40/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frome Rural North safer than Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      Frome Rural North has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 398 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilminster and Windwhistle has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 432 crimes. Frome Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Frome Rural North vs Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      Frome Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -30.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ilminster and Windwhistle shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Frome Rural North and Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      In Frome Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Ilminster and Windwhistle, it is Violent Crime (207 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Frome Rural North and Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      Frome Rural North recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilminster and Windwhistle recorded 60. 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 Frome Rural North vs Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      Violent crime in Frome Rural North totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 207 in Ilminster and Windwhistle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Frome Rural North and Ilminster and Windwhistle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Rural North recorded 569 crimes (now 398, a change of -30.1%). Ilminster and Windwhistle recorded 439 crimes previously (now 432, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Rural North and Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      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. Frome Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% and Ilminster and Windwhistle has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Frome Rural North and Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      Frome Rural North falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Ilminster and Windwhistle 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 Frome Rural North and Ilminster and Windwhistle?

      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 Frome Rural North or Ilminster and Windwhistle on a crime map?

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

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