Crime Rate in Frome Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frome Vale

The total recorded crimes in Frome Vale, Bristol, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome Vale crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Frome Vale, encompassing approximately 32,388 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-10.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Frome Vale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Yalland Close with total crimes: 23
  • Arterial Road with total crimes: 10
  • Guinea Lane with total crimes: 8

How safe is Frome Vale?

To understand the safety of Frome Vale, we need to analyze Frome Vale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bristol, City of:

    • In 2024, Frome Vale reported a higher crime volume than the Bristol, City of average, with 2,593 crimes compared to 2,386. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Frome Vale witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

    • In 2023, Frome Vale had fewer crimes than the Bristol, City of average, with 1,732 crimes compared to 1,902. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Frome Vale witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 34 other areas in the Bristol, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bristol, City of, Frome Vale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Frome Vale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Frome Vale has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 11th out of 34 in the Bristol, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Frome Vale crimes were 2,593. The crime rate of Frome Vale in 2024 was 80.06 (year) or 6.67 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frome Vale were around 1,732 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.48 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Bristol, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frome Vale)CrimesRank (Frome Vale)CrimesRank (Frome Vale)
Lawrence Hill875 212,620 210,736 1
Central1,050 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood267 54,640 33,442 3
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston320 33,553 52,794 5
Ashley309 44,003 43,287 4
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park213 82,255 102,571 6
Southville201 92,783 62,349 8
Lockleaze236 62,673 72,393 7
Eastville219 72,552 91,851 9
Filwood177 101,990 121,612 13
Easton155 141,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry157 132,136 111,544 14
Brislington West128 161,918 141,665 12
Horfield170 121,766 161,439 16
Southmead98 231,892 151,440 15
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze135 151,696 171,293 20
Knowle98 221,689 181,357 17
Stockwood124 171,308 231,168 22
Bishopsworth110 191,632 191,319 18
St George Central124 181,599 201,301 19
St George West106 201,086 271,053 25
Windmill Hill95 251,319 221,202 21
Brislington East98 211,486 211,144 23
Bishopston and Ashley Down83 281,290 241,114 24
Hotwells and Harbourside96 241,084 281,020 27
Hillfields77 291,253 25819 30
Clifton94 261,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop88 27934 30811 31
Clifton Down66 32909 31894 28
Bedminster77 301,006 29893 29
Cotham76 31777 32654 32
Redland44 33709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill36 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton8 3573 3586 35

Frome Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (79 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (102 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (62 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202539
May 202526
April 202522
March 202530
February 202517
January 202514
December 202411
November 202427
October 202434
September 202430
August 202452

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 634 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202550
May 202555
April 202553
March 202550
February 202553
January 202538
December 202448
November 202447
October 202459
September 202448
August 202475

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202521
April 202517
March 202516
February 202513
January 202515
December 202411
November 202413
October 202425
September 202431
August 202422

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202517
April 202515
March 202510
February 202510
January 202514
December 20247
November 202416
October 202411
September 202413
August 202428

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 649 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202527
April 202541
March 202556
February 202551
January 202542
December 202472
November 202479
October 2024102
September 2024102
August 202462

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Frome Vale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Frome Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Yalland Close (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order4
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Arterial Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Guinea Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Whittington Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Brentnall Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Station Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Coronation Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Victoria Park (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. College Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1

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