Frome Rural North vs Westbury Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Frome Rural North Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Westbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Frome Rural North vs Westbury Rural Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Frome Rural North
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      315 crimes / 12m
      ↓41% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Westbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      204 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.1% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frome Rural North
      B Westbury Rural
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      315
      204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      534
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓41%
      ↓17.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Rural North
      B Westbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓35%
      96 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓30%
      26 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓58%
      8 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓76%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      20 ↓26%
      13 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓24%
      29 ↑12%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↓56%
      Public Order
      22 ↓45%
      13 ↓28%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      12 ↓43%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      5
      Other Crime
      3 ↓80%
      3 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westbury Rural is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 58/100 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 Westbury Rural?

      Frome Rural North has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 315 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbury Rural has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 204 crimes. Westbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Frome Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -41% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westbury Rural shows -17.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Frome Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In Westbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (96 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Frome Rural North recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbury Rural 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 Frome Rural North vs Westbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Frome Rural North totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 96 in Westbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Rural North recorded 534 crimes (now 315, a change of -41%). Westbury Rural recorded 246 crimes previously (now 204, -17.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Rural North and Westbury 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 Westbury Rural has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Frome Rural North and Westbury Rural?

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

      What data is used to compare Frome Rural North and Westbury 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 Westbury Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Frome Rural North and Westbury 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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