Shop Theft – Frome Town Centre

As with many towns the size of Frome, shoplifting is a reoccurring issue that impacts businesses and the community. Frome Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to work with retailers, security officers and the Town Council, to encourage reporting and reduce the amount of shop theft by dealing proactively with those that engage with shoplifting.

Frome Neighbourhood Policing Team will be looking for all opportunities within town centre to engage with the community, offer crime prevention and safety advice.

Actions

• 21 December 2025
  

  The local Neighbourhood Team invited the Force Designing Out Crime Officer to visit some of our shops in Frome that had been victims of burglary, and offered advice around target hardening and gave information on how to reduce the likelihood of further attacks on their businesses. The visit was well received by the shop keepers, the team was also joined by a representative of the Town Council who took notes on how to improve lighting and CCTV on Catherine Hill.

• 20 December 2025
  

  Neighbourhood officers PCSO Shelley and PCSO Gary conducted a “Come talk to us” event in The Westway Precinct on Sat 20th Dec, offering crime reduction advice around staying safe during the Christmas period. They handed out Crime Reduction leaflets, key chains and purse bells, and had the opportunity to speak to a large number of last minute Christmas shoppers, offering advice on a wide range of subjects.