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 May 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome Vale crime rate of 5.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (3.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-34.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
Frome Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Yalland Close with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Frome Vale has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frome Vale)CrimesRank (Frome Vale)CrimesRank (Frome Vale)
Lawrence Hill913 212,620 210,736 1
Central980 112,772 18,007 2
Hartcliffe and Withywood359 34,640 33,442 3
Ashley277 64,003 43,287 4
Lockleaze319 42,673 72,393 7
Avonmouth and Lawrence Weston318 53,553 52,794 5
Hengrove and Whitchurch Park235 82,255 102,571 6
Southville239 72,783 62,349 8
Eastville199 92,552 91,851 9
Southmead182 101,892 151,440 15
Easton144 151,979 131,679 11
Henbury and Brentry180 112,136 111,544 14
Brislington West141 171,918 141,665 12
Filwood165 141,990 121,612 13
Horfield173 131,766 161,439 16
Westbury-on-Trym and Henleaze143 161,696 171,293 20
Knowle110 221,689 181,357 17
Bishopsworth126 201,632 191,319 18
Stockwood140 181,308 231,168 22
St George Central123 211,599 201,301 19
Brislington East130 191,486 211,144 23
Windmill Hill71 271,319 221,202 21
Bishopston and Ashley Down100 231,290 241,114 24
Hillfields91 241,253 25819 30
St George West71 291,086 271,053 25
Clifton Down84 25909 31894 28
Clifton71 281,119 261,024 26
Stoke Bishop83 26934 30811 31
Hotwells and Harbourside69 301,084 281,020 27
Bedminster48 331,006 29893 29
Cotham57 31777 32654 32
Redland49 32709 33582 33
St George Troopers Hill32 34427 34289 34
Clevedon Walton2 3573 3586 35

Frome Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202510
February 202510
January 202514
December 20247
November 202416
October 202411
September 202413
August 202428
July 202432
June 202436

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 202417
June 202416

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202522
March 202530
February 202517
January 202514
December 202411
November 202427
October 202434
September 202430
August 202452
July 202445
June 202432

A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202553
March 202550
February 202553
January 202538
December 202448
November 202447
October 202459
September 202448
August 202475
July 202473
June 2024120

A total of 736 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202541
March 202556
February 202551
January 202542
December 202472
November 202479
October 2024102
September 2024102
August 202462
July 202440
June 202462

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202516
February 202513
January 202515
December 202411
November 202413
October 202425
September 202431
August 202422
July 202426
June 202456

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 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
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Frome Vale in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Yalland Close (Map)
Total11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Guinea Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Elmdale Gardens (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coronation Avenue (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Straits Parade (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hinton Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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