Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA10 · Somerset
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bruton has less crime — 15 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Frome recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in February 2026 — 223 incidents compared to 15, a 14.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bruton sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Frome has more Anti-social behaviour (47) and Public order (27). Bruton is below the national average while Frome is above, making Bruton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 15 vs 223 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Bruton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bruton saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Frome had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 223).