Total Crime Rate
35.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bell Hill area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Frome East , and the 601st lowest crime rate of 1,847 local areas in Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bell Hill (BA2 7LT) in the last 12 months was 35.0 per 1,000 residents and was 59.1% lower than the Frome East average (85.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bell Hill (BA2 7LT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Fortescue Street, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Upper Farm Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Monmouth Paddock | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Fortescue Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Upper Farm Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Town Barton | Under investigation |
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