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Burglary Rates in Wells

Somerset, South West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Wells recorded 39 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

39

3.50 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,040

93.3 per 1,000 residents

4% above the UK average31% above the South West regional average

How does Wells rank?

Within Somerset

17 of 55 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

66th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

1
4
2
1
2
1
7
6
1
3
5
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
388
37%
Other Crime
260
25%
Shoplifting
164
16%
Anti-social Behaviour
136
13%
Burglary
39
4%
Robbery
24
2%
Drug Offences
14
1%
Vehicle Crime
13
1%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Wells

Source: Census 2021 · 5,358 households

Detached 22%Semi-detached 37%Terraced 25%Flats 15%

The most common property type in Wells is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Wells homeowners

Most homes in Wells are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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