Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA1 · Bath and North East Somerset
510
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Frome has less crime — 223 vs 510 incidents in February 2026.
Bath recorded notably higher crime than Frome in February 2026 — 510 vs 223 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (106), while Frome has more Public order (27). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Frome recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 223 vs 510 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Bath is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Frome had more Public order. Overall, Frome recorded fewer total crimes (223 vs 510).