Frome Town vs South Petherton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Frome Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      South Petherton Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Frome Town vs South Petherton Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Frome Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,940 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.6% trend
      28.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      South Petherton
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      422 crimes / 12m
      ↓19% trend
      13.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frome Town
      B South Petherton
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,940
      422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,589
      521
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.6%
      ↓19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.5%
      13.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Town
      B South Petherton
      Violent Crime
      1,158 ↑10%
      198 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      450 ↑51%
      66 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      157 ↑21%
      29 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓11%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      87 ↑14%
      12 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      241 ↑48%
      35 ↓15%
      Drugs
      38 ↑111%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      343 ↑17%
      35 ↓15%
      Robbery
      46 ↑39%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      271 ↓30%
      11 ↓73%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑125%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      51 ↓6%
      15 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B South Petherton is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frome Town safer than South Petherton?

      Frome Town has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,940 crimes in the last 12 months. South Petherton has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 422 crimes. South Petherton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Frome Town vs South Petherton?

      Frome Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Petherton shows -19% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Frome Town and South Petherton?

      In Frome Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,158 incidents). In South Petherton, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Frome Town and South Petherton?

      Frome Town recorded 450 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Petherton recorded 66. 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 Town vs South Petherton?

      Violent crime in Frome Town totalled 1,158 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in South Petherton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Frome Town and South Petherton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Town recorded 2,589 crimes (now 2,940, a change of +13.6%). South Petherton recorded 521 crimes previously (now 422, -19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Town and South Petherton?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 28.5% and South Petherton has 13.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Frome Town and South Petherton?

      Frome Town falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. South Petherton 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 Town and South Petherton?

      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 Town or South Petherton on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.