Crime Rate in Frome North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frome North

The total recorded crimes in Frome North, Mendip, UK in July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome North crime rate of 6.20 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 North, encompassing approximately 13,064 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (95.45% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Frome North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Gasworks with total crimes: 5
  • Mill Close with total crimes: 5
  • Holly Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Frome North?

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

  • Relative to Mendip:

    • In 2024, Frome North reported a higher crime volume than the Mendip average, with 1,129 crimes compared to 965. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Frome North witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Frome North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mendip average, with 763 crimes compared to 704. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Frome North witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Frome North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Frome North has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 6.20 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Frome North crimes were 1,129. The crime rate of Frome North in 2024 was 86.41 (year) or 7.20 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Frome North were around 763 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.40 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frome North)CrimesRank (Frome North)CrimesRank (Frome North)
Glastonbury108 21,366 21,073 1
Frome West125 11,504 11,037 2
Wells78 51,112 5946 3
Frome East84 31,136 3592 8
Street62 8909 8799 4
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 North 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 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20258
April 202513
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 202416
August 20247

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202522
May 202522
April 202518
March 202520
February 202545
January 202519
December 202444
November 202421
October 202429
September 202418
August 202437

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 202510
April 202514
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 202413
October 202413
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 202511
December 20247
November 202420
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 202510
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20259
January 202512
December 20245
November 20248
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Frome North in July 2025

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

1. Old Gasworks (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Mill Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Holly Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
5. Wickham Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Thomas Bunn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
8. Innox Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lavender Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Bath Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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