Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS29 · North Somerset
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA11 · Somerset
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Banwell has less crime — 13 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Frome recorded substantially more crime than Banwell in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 13, a 13.7x difference. 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, Banwell recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 13 vs 178 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Banwell is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Banwell's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (5 incidents) while Frome's was Violence & sexual offences (78 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.