Crime in Wellington, Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
1,021 crimes were recorded in Wellington, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wellington, Somerset
- Questions about crime in Wellington, Somerset
- About this data
1,021 crimes were recorded in Wellington, Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 525 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wellington, Somerset has the 2,175th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wellington, Somerset | Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,021 | 53,466 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.3 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 14,328 | 588,328 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wellington, Somerset was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,124 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (616). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,021 | 71.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,124 | 78.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 938 | 65.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 844 | 58.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 674 | 47.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 616 | 43.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 745 | 52.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 831 | 58.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,013 | 70.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wellington, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order. The largest falls were in burglary (-65%) and other theft (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 36.6 | 1.07 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 12.4 | 0.81 | +0% |
| Public order | 123 | 8.6 | 1.29 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.7 | 0.32 | -27% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.0 | 0.32 | -47% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -18% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -65% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -62% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -88% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wellington, Somerset
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wellington, Somerset recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 51.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wellington, Somerset
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wellington, Somerset recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wellington, Somerset
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wellington, Somerset recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wellington, Somerset
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wellington, Somerset recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wellington, Somerset
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wellington, Somerset recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wellington, Somerset
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wellington, Somerset recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wellington, Somerset
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wellington, Somerset recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wellington, Somerset
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wellington, Somerset recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wellington, Somerset
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wellington, Somerset recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wellington, Somerset
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wellington, Somerset recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wellington, Somerset
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wellington, Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wellington, Somerset
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wellington, Somerset recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wellington, Somerset
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wellington, Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wellington, Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wellington, Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wellington, Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Tone | 433 | 41.5 | -42% |
| Blackdown & Neroche | 795 | 87.3 | +23% |
| Lydeard | 688 | 56.9 | -20% |
| Comeytrowe & Trull | 655 | 53.5 | -25% |
| Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | 1,212 | 120.3 | +69% |
| Rowbarton & Staplegrove | 1,055 | 98.2 | +38% |
| Taunton South | 815 | 76.3 | +7% |
| Taunton East | 3,607 | 275.4 | +286% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Wellington, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Cornhill | 88 |
| On or near Fore Street | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Jurston Lane | 38 |
| On or near Nowers Lane | 25 |
| On or near Laburnum Road | 23 |
| On or near Exeter Road | 20 |
| On or near Grooms Orchard | 20 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wellington, Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 42.8% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 17.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 140 | 13.7% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 3.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 28 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
Wellington, Somerset has an estimated population of 14,328. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wellington, Somerset sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wellington, Somerset |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Wellington, Somerset a safe place to live?
Wellington, Somerset recorded 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Wellington, Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Wellington, Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wellington, Somerset was down 9% on the year before: 1,021 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,124 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wellington, Somerset?
Wellington, Somerset is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Wellington, Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.