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Crime in Wells

Wells had 269 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 41st of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

BA5, Somerset · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wells

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84crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
41 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common113 in 3 months

Month by month

98 Mar 91 Apr 70 May 106 Jun 96 Jul 67 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11342%
anti-social behaviour5119%
criminal damage207%
public order207%
shoplifting207%
theft93%
vehicle crime93%
weapons62%

Wells against Somerset

TypeWells per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence35.325.2▲ 22%
Burglary1.92▼ 50%
Vehicle crime2.82–
Anti-social behaviour15.98.9▲ 42%
Theft and robbery4.74.60%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wells84▲ 4%
Wookey19.2–
Wookey Hole12–
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 Wells a safe area?

Wells had about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 41 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wells?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (113), followed by anti-social behaviour (51) and criminal damage (20).