Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA14 · Wiltshire
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Frome has less crime — 223 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Frome and Trowbridge recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 223 and 233 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frome sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (35). 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 Trowbridge — 223 vs 233 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Trowbridge is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frome saw higher rates of Public order while Trowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Frome recorded fewer total crimes (223 vs 233).