Frome vs Weston-Super-Mare — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Frome

BA11 · Somerset

178

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences78
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Weston-Super-Mare

BS23 · North Somerset

528

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences196
  • Anti-social behaviour86
  • Shoplifting62

Frome has less crime — 178 vs 528 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Weston-Super-Mare recorded substantially more crime than Frome in April 2026 — 528 incidents compared to 178, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frome sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Weston-Super-Mare has more Shoplifting (62). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Frome or Weston-Super-Mare safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Frome recorded fewer crimes than Weston-Super-Mare — 178 vs 528 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Weston-Super-Mare is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Frome and Weston-Super-Mare?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Frome saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Weston-Super-Mare had more Shoplifting. Overall, Frome recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 528).

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