Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA6 · Somerset
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Glastonbury has less crime — 100 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Frome recorded notably higher crime than Glastonbury in February 2026 — 223 vs 100 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frome sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Glastonbury has more Shoplifting (13). Frome sits above the national average for recorded crime while Glastonbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Glastonbury recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 100 vs 223 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Glastonbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frome saw higher rates of Public order while Glastonbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Glastonbury recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 223).