Crime in Wellington, Somerset West and Taunton
Comprehensive safety analysis for Wellington, localized within Somerset West and Taunton.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Public order: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Penny Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Drugs: 1Other crime: 1Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Cornhill Map | Other crime: 2Shoplifting: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Homefield Map | Criminal damage and arson: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Brendon Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Fore Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Corner Close Map | Public order: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Frank Webber Road Map | Possession of weapons: 1 | 1 |
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Ash Vale and Ash Wharf
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Local Priorities
Shoplifting is a National priority and has an impact on businesses in the town.
Issued: 10 May 2026
Status Update
Our team complete engagement events at hotspot retail locations to be more visible. We also work with shops to improve reporting and evidence collection, as well as pursuing offenders.
Actioned: 10 May 2026
Increasing calls around ASB in public places, often caused by groups of young people gathering after school.
Issued: 10 May 2026
Status Update
Officers and PCSOs have increased their presence in Ash over the last 2 months, completing more foot patrols to target ASB, use of catapults against wildlife and criminal damage.
Actioned: 10 May 2026
Engagement Events
Engagement Stand
meetingOfficer will be on hand outside CO-OP, Ash Wharf, Ash Vale between 12:00 and 14:00 to meet with members of the public and discuss any concerns.
1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Outside Co-Op, Wharf Road, Ash Vale
Engagement Stand
meetingOfficer will be on hand outside CO-OP, Ash Wharf, Ash Vale between 12:00 and 14:00 to meet with members of the public and discuss any concerns.
1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Outside Co-Op, Wharf Road, Ash Vale
Engagement Stand
meetingOfficer will be on hand outside CO-OP, Ash Wharf, Ash Vale between 12:00 and 14:00 to meet with members of the public and discuss any concerns.
1:00 PM — 3:00 PM
Outside Co-Op, Wharf Road, Ash Vale
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