Frome Vale vs Thornwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Frome Vale Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Thornwell Gwent Police

      Frome Vale vs Thornwell Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Frome Vale
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,996 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.1% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Thornwell
      Gwent Police
      69 crimes / 12m
      ↓63.9% trend
      5.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frome Vale
      B Thornwell
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,996
      69
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,320
      191
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.1%
      ↓63.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      5.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Vale
      B Thornwell
      Violent Crime
      1,043 ↑68%
      31 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      488 ↑49%
      9 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      226 ↑33%
      4 ↓69%
      Vehicle Crime
      120 ↑74%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      137 ↑85%
      1 ↓83%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      175 ↑64%
      3 ↓82%
      Drugs
      55 ↑77%
      1 ↓93%
      Public Order
      295 ↑39%
      4 ↓79%
      Robbery
      54 ↑4%
      2
      Shoplifting
      309 ↓49%
      7 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑44%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑320%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑91%
      3 ↓63%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thornwell is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frome Vale safer than Thornwell?

      Frome Vale has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,996 crimes in the last 12 months. Thornwell has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 69 crimes. Thornwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Frome Vale vs Thornwell?

      Frome Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thornwell shows -63.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Frome Vale and Thornwell?

      In Frome Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,043 incidents). In Thornwell, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Frome Vale and Thornwell?

      Frome Vale recorded 488 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thornwell recorded 9. 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 Vale vs Thornwell?

      Violent crime in Frome Vale totalled 1,043 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Thornwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Frome Vale and Thornwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Vale recorded 2,320 crimes (now 2,996, a change of +29.1%). Thornwell recorded 191 crimes previously (now 69, -63.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Vale and Thornwell?

      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 Vale has a resolution rate of 25.3% and Thornwell has 5.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Frome Vale and Thornwell?

      Frome Vale falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Thornwell is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Frome Vale and Thornwell?

      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 Vale or Thornwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Frome Vale and Thornwell. 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.