Crime Rate in Frome West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frome West

The total recorded crimes in Frome West, Mendip, UK in February 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome West crime rate of 3.73 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (67.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Frome West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Catherine Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • The Acorns with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Frome West has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mendip)CrimesRank (Mendip)CrimesRank (Mendip)
Glastonbury82 31,366 21,073 1
Frome East83 21,136 3592 8
Wells64 61,112 5946 3
Street66 5909 8799 4
Frome North76 41,129 4763 5
Shepton Mallet54 8990 6740 6
Mendip South46 9968 7689 7
Mendip West59 7790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East19 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills24 10417 10260 11

Frome West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202547
January 202528
December 202439
November 202452
October 202441
September 202440
August 202441
July 202452
June 2024124
May 202433
April 202444
March 202435

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 202416
June 202432
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202511
December 202416
November 202413
October 202422
September 202419
August 202416
July 202417
June 202438
May 202411
April 202412
March 20249

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202414
September 202414
August 202415
July 202416
June 202436
May 202412
April 202414
March 202410

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20255
November 20244
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 202412

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 202411
September 202417
August 202411
July 202425
June 202446
May 202413
April 202419
March 20247

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Frome West in February 2025

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

1. Catherine Hill (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. The Acorns (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Cork Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Trinity Walk (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Palmer Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Hill Ground (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadway (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Slipps Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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