Crime Rate in Wells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wells

The total recorded crimes in Wells, Mendip, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wells crime rate of 4.36 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:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Wells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Wells has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wells)CrimesRank (Wells)CrimesRank (Wells)
Glastonbury108 21,366 21,073 1
Frome West125 11,504 11,037 2
Frome East84 31,136 3592 8
Street62 8909 8799 4
Frome North81 41,129 4763 5
Shepton Mallet75 7990 6740 6
Mendip South77 6968 7689 7
Mendip West46 9790 9533 9
Mendip Central and East21 11292 11313 10
Mendip Hills23 10417 10260 11

Wells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202521
April 202522
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 202411
November 202421
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202526
May 202528
April 202534
March 202523
February 202523
January 202524
December 202431
November 202446
October 202436
September 202448
August 202429

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Wells in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Perkins Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. A371 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Priest Row (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Southover (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Webb'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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