Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA15 · Wiltshire
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
BA11 · Somerset
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bradford-on-Avon has less crime — 73 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Frome recorded notably higher crime than Bradford-on-Avon in April 2026 — 178 vs 73 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Burglary (16), 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, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 73 vs 178 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Bradford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Burglary while Frome had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 178).