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Crime in Wilton

Wilton had 515 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 236.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 112 Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 310% above the middle Somerset area. Crime was level on the three months before.

TA1, Somerset · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wilton

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236.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 112Somerset rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common148 in 3 months

Month by month

158 Mar 183 Apr 174 May 135 Jun 182 Jul 198 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wilton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14829%
shoplifting13125%
anti-social behaviour9218%
criminal damage316%
theft296%
burglary204%
bike theft183%
public order143%

Wilton against Somerset

TypeWilton per 1,000Middle Somerset areaChange
Violence6825.20%
Burglary9.22▼ 13%
Vehicle crime4.12–
Anti-social behaviour42.28.9▼ 10%
Theft and robbery26.24.6▲ 16%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wilton236.50%
North Town210.1▼ 9%
Taunton145.4▼ 1%
Frieze Hill96.3▼ 12%
Holway88▼ 2%
Galmington57.7▼ 27%
Sherford33.5▼ 27%
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 Wilton a safe area?

Wilton had about 236.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 112 Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wilton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (148), followed by shoplifting (131) and anti-social behaviour (92).