Frome Rural South vs Sedgemoor South West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Frome Rural South Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Sedgemoor South West Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Frome Rural South vs Sedgemoor South West Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Frome Rural South
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      202 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Sedgemoor South West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      1,161 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      8.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frome Rural South
      B Sedgemoor South West
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      202
      1,161
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      243
      1,250
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.9%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Rural South
      B Sedgemoor South West
      Violent Crime
      103 ↑18%
      549 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      26 ↑117%
      185 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓67%
      75 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓64%
      23 ↓12%
      Burglary
      10 ↓62%
      38 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑56%
      79 ↓16%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      11 ↓15%
      Public Order
      14 ↓33%
      101 ↓16%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      52 ↑53%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      7 ↓13%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑140%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      26 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Frome Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frome Rural South safer than Sedgemoor South West?

      Frome Rural South has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 202 crimes in the last 12 months. Sedgemoor South West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,161 crimes. Frome Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Frome Rural South vs Sedgemoor South West?

      Frome Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sedgemoor South West shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Frome Rural South and Sedgemoor South West?

      In Frome Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (103 incidents). In Sedgemoor South West, it is Violent Crime (549 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Frome Rural South and Sedgemoor South West?

      Frome Rural South recorded 26 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sedgemoor South West recorded 185. 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 South vs Sedgemoor South West?

      Violent crime in Frome Rural South totalled 103 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 549 in Sedgemoor South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Frome Rural South and Sedgemoor South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Rural South recorded 243 crimes (now 202, a change of -16.9%). Sedgemoor South West recorded 1,250 crimes previously (now 1,161, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Rural South and Sedgemoor South West?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 25% and Sedgemoor South West has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Frome Rural South and Sedgemoor South West?

      Frome Rural South falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Sedgemoor South West 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 South and Sedgemoor South West?

      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 South or Sedgemoor South West on a crime map?

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

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