New data has revealed the number of crimes reported at train stations across the UK, showing a decrease in the small number reported at Frome Station.
At Frome Station, the rate of all crime incidents per 100,000 passengers has decreased from 6.87 to 4.58 since 2023 according to data from the British Transport Police (BTP).
The BTP emphasised that “every offence is one too many” in relation to the new statistics.
A BTP spokesperson told the Frome Times, “The chance of becoming a victim of crime on the railway remains extremely low, and reports of high harm crime such as robbery and violence remain low at 2.2 incidents per million passenger journeys. It is important to not sensationalise these statistics and view them within their context. At Frome, which has just around 87,000 passengers per year, there were four offences, down from six.”
According to the data, crimes reported at Frome Station in the 2024/2025 period included two bicycle thefts, one ‘criminal damage and arson’ incident and one theft from a person.
People who see or experience crime at stations or on trains can report it directly to the BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40. In an emergency, always call 999.
The BTP spokesperson added, “We continue to police the network with high visibility patrols and regular intelligence-led proactive operations to ensure our officers are exactly where they are most needed.
“The public’s safety is our number one priority, and we work tirelessly to protect everyone’s journeys across the rail network. Every offence is one too many and we work relentlessly alongside our policing partners and the rail industry to prevent this type of behaviour.”
To see the data in full, visit https://crimemaps.btp.police.uk/
Pictured: Frome Railway Station
