The total recorded crimes in Frome West, Mendip, UK in February 2026 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Frome West crime rate of 4.62 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Frome West) | Crimes | Rank (Frome West) | Crimes | Rank (Frome West) | |
| Glastonbury | NA | NA | 1,366 | 2 | 1,073 | 1 |
| Wells | NA | NA | 1,112 | 5 | 946 | 3 |
| Frome East | NA | NA | 1,136 | 3 | 592 | 8 |
| Street | NA | NA | 909 | 8 | 799 | 4 |
| Frome North | NA | NA | 1,129 | 4 | 763 | 5 |
| Shepton Mallet | NA | NA | 990 | 6 | 740 | 6 |
| Mendip South | NA | NA | 968 | 7 | 689 | 7 |
| Mendip West | NA | NA | 790 | 9 | 533 | 9 |
| Mendip Central and East | NA | NA | 292 | 11 | 313 | 10 |
| Mendip Hills | NA | NA | 417 | 10 | 260 | 11 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
| July 2025 | 34 |
| June 2025 | 54 |
| May 2025 | 55 |
| April 2025 | 42 |
| March 2025 | 37 |
| February 2025 | 47 |
A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
| July 2025 | 12 |
| June 2025 | 9 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 12 |
A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
| July 2025 | 25 |
| June 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 22 |
| April 2025 | 25 |
| March 2025 | 19 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 5 |
| June 2025 | 7 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Frome West postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Total | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |