Frome Crime Overview
Frome is the second safest medium-sized town in Somerset, and is the 43rd most dangerous overall out of Somerset's 422 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Frome in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Somerset's overall crime rate, coming in 2.0% higher than the Somerset rate of 58 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Frome is the 62nd safest medium-sized town, and the 2,150th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2015, Frome had the worst crime rate in Somerset for vehicle crime, with 33 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Frome are violence and sexual offences, with 693 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 25. This is 4.6% higher than 2019's figure of 661 offences and a difference of 1.13 from 2019's crime rate of 23. Frome's least common crime is theft from the person, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 133% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Frome to other towns and cities
See how Frome shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Frome and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Frome Crime Map
Crime in Frome Compared To Somerset
Summary of Crimes in Frome This Year
| Frome | Somerset | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 476 | 16.90 | 17,239 | 17.76 | 5% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 21 | 0.75 | 660 | 0.68 | 9% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 62 | 2.20 | 3,277 | 3.38 | 54% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 211 | 7.49 | 6,537 | 6.74 | 10% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 27 | 0.96 | 1,333 | 1.37 | 43% safer |
| Other Crime | 24 | 0.85 | 925 | 0.95 | 12% safer |
| Other Theft | 137 | 4.86 | 4,500 | 4.64 | 4.5% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.28 | 388 | 0.40 | 43% safer |
| Public Order | 246 | 8.73 | 8,529 | 8.79 | 0.69% safer |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.50 | 526 | 0.54 | 8% safer |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 3.37 | 3,315 | 3.42 | 1.5% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.11 | 252 | 0.26 | 136% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 132 | 4.69 | 3,046 | 3.14 | 33% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 693 | 24.60 | 23,221 | 23.93 | 2.7% more dangerous |
Frome Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portishead | 1,021 | 38.48 | 54% safer |
| Frome | 1,673 | 59.39 | - |
| Bridgwater | 4,185 | 110.88 | 46% more dangerous |
| Yeovil | 3,478 | 111.11 | 47% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Frome
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Frome
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Austin Close | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Catherine Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Milk Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Broadway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wallbridge Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wallbridge Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Dommett'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Naish'S Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Orchard Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Whitestone Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wallbridge | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Market Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Shoscombe Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Beaconsfield Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Frome Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.75 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 5 | 6 | 3.3 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.71 | 0.92 | 0.71 | 0.96 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.85 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.9 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.32 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.28 | Safer |
| Public Order | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.14 | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.50 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 4.5 | 7 | 3.7 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.8 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 19 | 23 | 23 | 25 | Getting worse |
Changes In Frome's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Frome to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Frome | 59.39 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 12% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 23% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 29% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 31% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 31% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 39% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 42% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Frome's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frome North East | 269 | 36 | Third |
| Frome North West | 739 | 83 | First |
| Frome South & East | 595 | 57 | Second |
Crime in Frome During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Frome change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Frome saw a 600% increase in burglary. Frome saw a large fall in burglary during November, when it fell by 87% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -19% | -15% | -7% | +15% | -9% | +22% | -6% | +70% | +77% | +65% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | +100% | +100% | - | -67% | -67% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +100% | -50% | -43% | -50% | -60% | -22% | +600% | +22% | -87% | -22% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -31% | -5% | -44% | -4% | +25% | +38% | -16% | -45% | -72% | +7% |
| Drugs | - | - | -50% | +300% | +200% | - | - | +600% | +100% | -33% |
| Other Crime | +50% | +33% | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | - | +300% |
| Other Theft | +120% | +38% | +70% | +40% | +60% | -17% | +125% | -45% | +117% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | -67% | - | - |
| Public Order | -5% | -24% | -8% | +32% | +47% | +32% | -10% | +50% | -35% | - |
| Robbery | - | -67% | +100% | - | - | - | -50% | -50% | - | +100% |
| Shoplifting | +14% | -86% | -25% | -10% | -50% | -9% | +150% | -56% | -67% | +67% |
| Vehicle Crime | +117% | -50% | -50% | -40% | -8% | -17% | +420% | +43% | -40% | -57% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +54% | -7% | +6% | +15% | -7% | +39% | -7% | -36% | -11% | -19% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Frome
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Frome's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021