Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS35 · South Gloucestershire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA11 · Somerset
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Aust has less crime — 5 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Frome recorded substantially more crime than Aust in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 5, a 35.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aust sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Other theft (1), while Frome has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aust recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 5 vs 178 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Aust is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aust saw higher rates of Drugs and Other theft while Frome had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Aust recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 178).