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.

Actions

• 28 September 2025
  

  Earlier this month, Mendip East Neighbourhood Team carried out a day of action in relation to Business Crime, this focused on Frome Town Centre and retail premises on the outskirts. Mendip East NPT were joined by colleagues from another Neighbourhood Team to assist.

  High visibility patrols were carried out, along with engaging with the community and retailers, to reduce fear of crime, safeguard staff and the wider public. Positive feedback was received by the community.

• 4 September 2025
  

  The Frome Neighbourhood Policing Team has been carrying out high-visibility patrols in Frome Town Centre in response to recent increases in shop theft, particularly around Catherine Hill. As a result, this area has received focused attention. The team has also been working closely with local response units to enhance visibility during night shifts. We have also been successful in securing the Neighbourhood Tasking Team consisting of extra officers, to employ focused patrols leading to positive outcomes and arrests of people engaging with shop theft.

   

  Need to speak to the team? Visit the Front Office located at Wessex Fields, or report a crime online:

  👉 https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/