Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BA11 · Somerset
223
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BA21 · Somerset
410
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Frome has less crime — 223 vs 410 incidents in February 2026.
Yeovil recorded notably higher crime than Frome in February 2026 — 410 vs 223 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Frome sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Yeovil has more Shoplifting (73). 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 Yeovil — 223 vs 410 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Yeovil is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Frome saw higher rates of Public order while Yeovil had more Shoplifting. Overall, Frome recorded fewer total crimes (223 vs 410).