Crime Rate in Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wells

The total recorded crimes in Wells, Mendip, UK in May 2025 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wells crime rate of 4.58 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Southover with total crimes: 7
  • St Cuthbert Street with total crimes: 4

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 Mendip:

    • In 2024, Wells reported a higher crime volume than the Mendip average, with 1,112 crimes compared to 965. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wells witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

    • In 2023, Wells experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mendip average, with 946 crimes compared to 704. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wells witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Mendip.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mendip, Wells has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wells Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wells has recorded 82 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Mendip, UK

In 2024, the total Wells crimes were 1,112. The crime rate of Wells in 2024 was 62.17 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Mendip.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wells were around 946 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.89 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Mendip.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wells)CrimesRank (Wells)CrimesRank (Wells)
Glastonbury131 11,366 21,073 1
Frome West122 21,504 11,037 2
Frome East76 61,136 3592 8
Shepton Mallet84 3990 6740 6
Street80 5909 8799 4
Frome North73 71,129 4763 5
Mendip South43 9968 7689 7
Mendip West65 8790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East25 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills38 10417 10260 11

Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 463 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202534
March 202523
February 202523
January 202524
December 202431
November 202446
October 202436
September 202448
August 202429
July 202429
June 202480
May 202432

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 202412
September 202414
August 202415
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 202413
October 20247
September 20246
August 202413
July 20246
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202522
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202421
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 202411
July 20247
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wells in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Southover (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Cuthbert Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Whiting Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Godwin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Western Retreat (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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