Frome Rural North vs Wells Rural

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
      25/100
      Wells Rural Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Frome Rural North vs Wells Rural 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
      25/100
      Below Average
      Wells Rural
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      619 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frome Rural North
      B Wells Rural
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      398
      619
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      569
      646
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓30.1%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Rural North
      B Wells Rural
      Violent Crime
      161 ↓25%
      291 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↑14%
      56 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓48%
      47 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓73%
      21 ↓46%
      Burglary
      26 ↑0%
      51 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓5%
      54 ↑74%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      27 ↓41%
      34 ↓28%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓50%
      37 ↑32%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓76%
      10 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Frome Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 25/100 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 Wells Rural?

      Frome Rural North has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 398 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells Rural has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Frome Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Frome Rural North vs Wells Rural?

      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. Wells Rural shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Frome Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Wells Rural, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Frome Rural North recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells Rural recorded 56. 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 Wells Rural?

      Violent crime in Frome Rural North totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Wells Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Frome Rural North and Wells Rural 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%). Wells Rural recorded 646 crimes previously (now 619, -4.2%).

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

      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 Wells Rural has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Frome Rural North and Wells Rural?

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

      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 Wells Rural on a crime map?

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

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