Frome Town vs Westbury Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Frome Town Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Westbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Frome Town vs Westbury Rural Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Frome Town
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,879 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.6% trend
      26.4% 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 Town
      B Westbury Rural
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,879
      204
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,604
      246
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.6%
      ↓17.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Town
      B Westbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,136 ↑7%
      96 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      449 ↑37%
      26 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      151 ↑18%
      8 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↓27%
      6 ↑20%
      Burglary
      83 ↑1%
      13 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      236 ↑24%
      29 ↑12%
      Drugs
      37 ↑48%
      4 ↓56%
      Public Order
      314 ↑3%
      13 ↓28%
      Robbery
      53 ↑121%
      0
      Shoplifting
      291 ↓4%
      1
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑100%
      5
      Other Crime
      41 ↓29%
      3 ↓73%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westbury Rural is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frome Town safer than Westbury Rural?

      Frome Town has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,879 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 Town vs Westbury Rural?

      Frome Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Town and Westbury Rural?

      In Frome Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,136 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 Town and Westbury Rural?

      Frome Town recorded 449 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 Town vs Westbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Frome Town totalled 1,136 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 Town and Westbury Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Town recorded 2,604 crimes (now 2,879, a change of +10.6%). Westbury Rural recorded 246 crimes previously (now 204, -17.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Town 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 Town has a resolution rate of 26.4% 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 Town and Westbury Rural?

      Frome Town 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 Town 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 Town or Westbury Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Frome Town 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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