Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA5 · Somerset
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
St Cuthbert Out has less crime — 73 vs 223 incidents in February 2026.
Frome recorded substantially more crime than St Cuthbert Out in February 2026 — 223 incidents compared to 73, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frome sees higher rates of Public order (27), while St Cuthbert Out has more Shoplifting (11). Frome sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Cuthbert Out is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, St Cuthbert Out recorded fewer crimes than Frome — 73 vs 223 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. St Cuthbert Out 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 St Cuthbert Out had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Cuthbert Out recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 223).