Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Is Frome Town Safe?

Crime statistics for Frome Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 2,940 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,940 Crimes (last 12 months)
28.5% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑13.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,940 total crimes recorded in Frome Town

Violent Crime
1,158 39.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
450 15.3%
Public Order
343 11.7%
Shoplifting
271 9.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
241 8.2%
Other Theft
157 5.3%
Burglary
87 3%
Vehicle Crime
65 2.2%
Other Crime
51 1.7%
Robbery
46 1.6%
Drugs
38 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
18 0.6%
Bicycle Theft
11 0.4%
Theft from Person
4 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Frome Town — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frome Town safe?

Frome Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,940 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 13.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Frome Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Frome Town in the last 12 months?

2,940 crimes were recorded in Frome Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 13.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,589 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,158 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Frome Town?

The most common crime in Frome Town is Violent Crime, with 1,158 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Frome Town increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Frome Town is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 13.6% — from 2,589 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,940 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Frome Town?

Frome Town has a safety score of 5 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Frome Town compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?

Frome Town has a safety score of 5/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Frome Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Frome Town?

28.5% of crimes recorded in Frome Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Frome Town?

1,158 violent crimes were recorded in Frome Town in the last 12 months — representing 39.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 450 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Frome Town last updated?

The crime data for Frome Town was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Frome Town with other areas?

You can compare Frome Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.