Crime Rate in Wellington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wellington

The total recorded crimes in Wellington, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wellington crime rate of 1.60 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 Wellington, encompassing approximately 39,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-59.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Wellington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quantock Road with total crimes: 6
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 4
  • Police Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wellington?

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

  • Relative to Somerset West and Taunton:

    • In 2024, Wellington reported a higher crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 1,082. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wellington witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Wellington had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 773 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wellington witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Wellington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wellington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wellington has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 9th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Wellington crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Wellington in 2024 was 36.81 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wellington were around 773 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.43 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wellington)CrimesRank (Wellington)CrimesRank (Wellington)
Taunton East257 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove96 31,294 31,053 3
Taunton North76 71,208 4920 4
Monkton & North Curry85 4753 10538 9
Minehead80 5997 6707 6
Dunster79 6869 8660 7
Blackdown & Neroche73 8890 7513 11
Taunton South61 10738 11633 8
Lydeard39 14771 9488 13
Watchet & Stogursey45 12738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull46 11583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor40 13460 15407 14
Upper Tone30 15462 14397 15

Wellington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202544
March 202535
February 202542
January 202562
December 202441
November 202441
October 202442
September 202460
August 202452
July 202453
June 202496
May 202444

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 202414

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202513
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 202413
August 202410
July 202412
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 197 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202527
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202448
May 202412

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 202517
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
May 20245

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wellington in May 2025

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

1. Quantock Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Fore Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Well (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jurston Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Payton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Thomas Fox Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Penny Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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