Crime Rate in Frome North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frome North

The total recorded crimes in Frome North, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome North crime rate of 5.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Frome North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bath Road with total crimes: 6
  • A366 with total crimes: 6
  • Over Innox 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 May 2025 the Frome North has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 5.59 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Frome North)CrimesRank (Frome North)CrimesRank (Frome North)
Glastonbury131 11,366 21,073 1
Frome West122 21,504 11,037 2
Wells82 41,112 5946 3
Frome East76 61,136 3592 8
Shepton Mallet84 3990 6740 6
Street80 5909 8799 4
Mendip South43 9968 7689 7
Mendip West65 8790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East25 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills38 10417 10260 11

Frome North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 202416
August 20247
July 20248
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20249
November 202413
October 202413
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 20241

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 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
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 378 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202518
March 202520
February 202545
January 202519
December 202444
November 202421
October 202429
September 202418
August 202437
July 202427
June 202460
May 202418

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 202511
December 20247
November 202420
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412
July 20249
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Bath Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. A366 (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
3. Over Innox (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Mill Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Scott Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Fromefield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. The Cross (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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