Crime Rate in Frome East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frome East

The total recorded crimes in Frome East, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome East crime rate of 2.78 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 East, encompassing approximately 27,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (24.14% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
Frome East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rodden Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Elder Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Frome East?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Frome East reported a higher crime volume than the Mendip average, with 1,136 crimes compared to 965. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Frome East witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Frome East had fewer crimes than the Mendip average, with 592 crimes compared to 704. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Frome East recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mendip, Frome East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Frome East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Frome East has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 6th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Frome East crimes were 1,136. The crime rate of Frome East in 2024 was 41.50 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frome East were around 592 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.63 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frome East)CrimesRank (Frome East)CrimesRank (Frome East)
Glastonbury131 11,366 21,073 1
Frome West122 21,504 11,037 2
Wells82 41,112 5946 3
Shepton Mallet84 3990 6740 6
Street80 5909 8799 4
Frome North73 71,129 4763 5
Mendip South43 9968 7689 7
Mendip West65 8790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East25 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills38 10417 10260 11

Frome East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202513
February 20258
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 20244
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202529
March 202535
February 202535
January 202530
December 202430
November 202429
October 202449
September 202437
August 202423
July 202436
June 202458
May 202430

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202515
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202511
February 202510
January 20253
December 20249
November 202411
October 20245
September 202418
August 20248
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 202510
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Frome East in May 2025

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

1. Rodden Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
3. Elder Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. St John'S Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
5. Woodland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Lock'S Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. New Buildings Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Crown Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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