Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BS30 · South Gloucestershire
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA11 · Somerset
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bitton has less crime — 83 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Frome recorded notably higher crime than Bitton in April 2026 — 178 vs 83 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bitton sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Frome has more 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, Bitton recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 83 vs 178 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Bitton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bitton saw higher rates of Public order while Frome had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bitton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 178).