Total Crime Rate
29.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marston Lane area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East , and the 533rd lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marston Lane (BA11 4DR) in the last 12 months was 29.4 per 1,000 residents and was 63.3% lower than the Frome East average (80.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marston Lane (BA11 4DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Grove, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Georgian Court (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Frome East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinmore | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Critchill Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cabell Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Pinmore | Under investigation |
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