Crime Rate in Frome West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Frome West

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (89.47% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
Frome West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Masons Way with total crimes: 10
  • Market Place with total crimes: 10
  • Stony Street 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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (Frome West)CrimesRank (Frome West)CrimesRank (Frome West)
GlastonburyNA NA1,366 21,073 1
WellsNA NA1,112 5946 3
Frome EastNA NA1,136 3592 8
StreetNA NA909 8799 4
Frome NorthNA NA1,129 4763 5
Shepton MalletNA NA990 6740 6
Mendip SouthNA NA968 7689 7
Mendip WestNA NA790 9533 9
Mendip Central and EastNA NA292 11313 10
Mendip HillsNA NA417 10260 11

Frome West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202643
December 202556
November 202551
October 202561
September 202552
August 202553
July 202534
June 202554
May 202555
April 202542
March 202537
February 202547

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.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20254
July 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

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.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20257
November 20259
October 202512
September 20259
August 202514
July 202512
June 20259
May 202512
April 202513
March 20255
February 202512

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.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202619
December 202527
November 202510
October 202520
September 202512
August 202523
July 202525
June 202514
May 202522
April 202525
March 202519
February 20256

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.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202613
December 202517
November 202517
October 202511
September 202514
August 202520
July 202518
June 202515
May 202513
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20257
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
July 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20259

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.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 202610
December 20257
November 20258
October 20257
September 202510
August 20256
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
April 20252

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.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20253
November 20256
October 202514
September 202516
August 20259
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20251
March 20258
February 20258

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.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20252
April 20251

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.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Frome West in February 2026

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

1. Masons Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
3. Stony Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hill Ground (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vallis Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. York Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Somerset Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sandy'S Hill Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
9. Cork Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Whatcombe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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