Frome Rural South vs Wincanton Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Frome Rural South Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Wincanton Rural West Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Frome Rural South vs Wincanton Rural West Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Frome Rural South
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Wincanton Rural West
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      616 crimes / 12m
      ↓41.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Frome Rural South
      B Wincanton Rural West
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      164
      616
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      246
      1,056
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.3%
      ↓41.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Frome Rural South
      B Wincanton Rural West
      Violent Crime
      83 ↓12%
      274 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      18 ↑13%
      81 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      17 ↓67%
      65 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓85%
      18 ↓40%
      Burglary
      9 ↓65%
      34 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↑50%
      43 ↓46%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      6 ↓54%
      Public Order
      13 ↓35%
      64 ↓37%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓38%
      17 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Frome Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 28/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Frome Rural South safer than Wincanton Rural West?

      Frome Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 164 crimes in the last 12 months. Wincanton Rural West has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 616 crimes. Frome Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Frome Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wincanton Rural West shows -41.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Frome Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (83 incidents). In Wincanton Rural West, it is Violent Crime (274 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Frome Rural South recorded 18 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wincanton Rural West recorded 81. 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 Wincanton Rural West?

      Violent crime in Frome Rural South totalled 83 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 274 in Wincanton Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Frome Rural South recorded 246 crimes (now 164, a change of -33.3%). Wincanton Rural West recorded 1,056 crimes previously (now 616, -41.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Frome Rural South and Wincanton Rural 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 0% and Wincanton Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Frome Rural South falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Wincanton Rural 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 Wincanton Rural 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 Wincanton Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Frome Rural South and Wincanton Rural 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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