Crime Rate in Wellington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wellington

The total recorded crimes in Wellington, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in March 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wellington crime rate of 2.45 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 Wellington, encompassing approximately 39,958 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
Wellington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 13
  • Mill Stream Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Weavers Reach with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wellington has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)
Taunton East346 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West98 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove94 41,294 31,053 3
Taunton North93 51,208 4920 4
Minehead64 8997 6707 6
Blackdown & Neroche78 6890 7513 11
Dunster61 10869 8660 7
Lydeard65 7771 9488 13
Taunton South45 12738 11633 8
Monkton & North Curry62 9753 10538 9
Watchet & Stogursey48 11738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull34 14583 13488 12
Upper Tone43 13462 14397 15
Dulverton & Exmoor21 15460 15407 14

Wellington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 611 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202542
January 202562
December 202441
November 202441
October 202442
September 202460
August 202452
July 202453
June 202496
May 202444
April 202443

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 202414
April 20249

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 202413
August 202410
July 202412
June 202420
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202413
September 202413
August 202413
July 202414
June 202448
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wellington in March 2025

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

1. Cornhill (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Stream Gardens (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Weavers Reach (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stoneleigh (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Walkers Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cades Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Fields (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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