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Crime in Wellington

Wellington had 379 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

TA21, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wellington

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80.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
43 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common213 in 3 months

Month by month

99 Mar 132 Apr 133 May 123 Jun 113 Jul 143 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wellington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21356%
anti-social behaviour7018%
theft216%
criminal damage185%
public order164%
shoplifting92%
vehicle crime82%
other crime72%

Wellington against Somerset

TypeWellington per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence45.225.2▲ 26%
Burglary1.12–
Vehicle crime1.72–
Anti-social behaviour14.98.9▼ 4%
Theft and robbery5.54.6▲ 37%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wellington80.4▲ 4%
Rockwell Green59.7▲ 33%
Milverton18.9▼ 65%
See every Somerset area ranked on the crime in Somerset page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Wellington a safe area?

Wellington had about 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 43 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wellington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (213), followed by anti-social behaviour (70) and theft (21).