Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA9 · Somerset
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wincanton has less crime — 48 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Frome recorded substantially more crime than Wincanton in February 2026 — 223 incidents compared to 48, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frome sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (47), while Wincanton has more Shoplifting (6). Frome sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wincanton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Wincanton recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 48 vs 223 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wincanton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frome saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wincanton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wincanton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 223).