Crime Rate in Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wells

The total recorded crimes in Wells, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wells crime rate of 0.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wells, encompassing approximately 17,885 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wells Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hanley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • South Lawn with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wells?

To understand the safety of Wells, we need to analyze Wells crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Wells demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 94 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wells recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Wells had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 93 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wells recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Malvern Hills, Wells has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wells Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wells has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Wells crimes were 94. The crime rate of Wells in 2024 was 62.17 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wells were around 93 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.89 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wells)CrimesRank (Wells)CrimesRank (Wells)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
Priory36 3339 5409 3
Chase29 4378 3384 4
Longdon24 8366 4228 9
Kempsey24 7295 6349 5
Powick26 5182 11223 10
Upton and Hanley26 6249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins20 11240 9305 7
Lindridge15 13264 7198 11
Tenbury22 10233 10252 8
West23 9150 13173 12
Broadheath12 14156 12119 14
Morton17 12109 1794 17
Alfrick and Leigh12 15119 16131 13
Baldwin10 17138 14103 16
Ripple12 16137 15111 15
Teme Valley9 1871 2051 22
Woodbury5 2073 1978 19
Martley4 2169 2169 20
Hallow4 2260 2268 21

Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20252
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August 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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High Crime Locations Wells in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wells postcode area is presented below.

1. Hanley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. South Lawn (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
4. Blackmore Park Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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