Crime Rate in Frome West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frome West

The total recorded crimes in Frome West, Mendip, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome West crime rate of 4.81 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 West, encompassing approximately 25,979 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
Frome West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 15
  • Hill Ground with total crimes: 7
  • Georgian Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Frome West?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Frome West reported a higher crime volume than the Mendip average, with 1,504 crimes compared to 965. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Frome West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Frome West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mendip average, with 1,037 crimes compared to 704. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Frome West witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Frome West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Frome West has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 1th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Frome West crimes were 1,504. The crime rate of Frome West in 2024 was 57.89 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frome West were around 1,037 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.92 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frome West)CrimesRank (Frome West)CrimesRank (Frome West)
Glastonbury108 21,366 21,073 1
Wells78 51,112 5946 3
Frome East84 31,136 3592 8
Street62 8909 8799 4
Frome North81 41,129 4763 5
Shepton Mallet75 7990 6740 6
Mendip South77 6968 7689 7
Mendip West46 9790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East21 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills23 10417 10260 11

Frome West 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 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202514
May 202522
April 202525
March 202519
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202414
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202515
May 202513
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202413
October 202422
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 510 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202554
May 202555
April 202542
March 202537
February 202547
January 202528
December 202439
November 202452
October 202441
September 202440
August 202441

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202512
April 202513
March 20255
February 202512
January 20255
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Frome West in July 2025

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

1. Market Place (Map)
Total15
Robbery4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Hill Ground (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Georgian Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
4. Ecos Court (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Masons Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Water Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
7. Broadway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Christchurch Street West (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Aldhelm'S Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queens Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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