Burglary Rates in Wells

Somerset, South West, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

Burglaries (12 months)

3.14 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,054

94.6 per 1,000 residents

7% below the UK average28% above the South West regional average

How does Wells rank?

Within Somerset

22 of 55 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

60th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

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Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

399

38%

Other Crime

251

24%

Shoplifting

173

16%

Anti-social Behaviour

145

14%

Burglary

Robbery

Vehicle Crime

Drug Offences

Theft from Person

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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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.