WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

wells Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for wells, localized within mendip.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

3.8per 1k

Total Population

17,885

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences23

Shoplifting11

Anti-social Behaviour10

Public Order9

Other Theft4

Burglary3

Robbery2

Drug Offences2

Vehicle Crime1

Theft from Person1

Weapons Possession1

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near High Street Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Wheeler Grove Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3	6
On or near Wilson Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Nightclub Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1	3
On or near Catcott Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Supermarket Map	Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1	2
On or near St John Street Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map	Other theft: 1	1