Crime in Wellington, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
1,048 crimes were recorded in Wellington, Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wellington, Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in Wellington, Somerset
- Types of crime in Wellington, Somerset
- Wellington, Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wellington, Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wellington, Somerset
- Demographics of Wellington, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Wellington, Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (550), anti-social behaviour (186) and public order (108) made up 81% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,099th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wellington, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,048 | 53,421 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.1 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,328 | 588,328 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wellington, Somerset peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,100 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (617). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,048 | 73.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,100 | 76.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 949 | 66.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 818 | 57.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 726 | 50.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 617 | 43.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 730 | 50.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 846 | 59.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,009 | 70.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 105 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (71% below) and other theft (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 57 to 35 and shoplifting fell from 55 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 550 | 38.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 186 | 13.0 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 108 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -39% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wellington, Somerset; the highest is Taunton East (284.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Upper Tone (42.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wellington, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Tone | 438 | 42.0 | -43% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 798 | 87.7 | +20% |
| Lydeard | 703 | 58.1 | -21% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 637 | 52.0 | -29% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,192 | 118.3 | +62% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,056 | 98.3 | +34% |
| Taunton South | 828 | 77.5 | +6% |
| Taunton East | 3,722 | 284.2 | +289% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Wellington, Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 100 |
| On or near Cornhill | 85 |
| On or near Fore Street | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Jurston Lane | 38 |
| On or near Grooms Orchard | 25 |
| On or near Laburnum Road | 23 |
| On or near Nowers Lane | 23 |
| On or near Quantock Road | 21 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 20 |
Of the 862 crimes in Wellington, Somerset with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 186 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 435 | 50.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 18.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Wellington, Somerset has an estimated population of 14,328 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wellington, Somerset average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wellington, Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wellington, Somerset a safe place to live?
Wellington, Somerset recorded 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,099th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wellington, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 550 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (186).
Is crime in Wellington, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wellington, Somerset was down 5% on the year before: 1,048 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,100 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wellington, Somerset?
About 14,328 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wellington, Somerset?
Wellington, Somerset is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.