Crap Towns / Wellington / Anti-social behaviour
How bad is anti-social behaviour in Wellington?
The police recorded 12.1 anti-social behaviour incidents per 1,000 people a year in Wellington from September 2023 to August 2026, 14% lower than the typical town's 14.1. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 13.5, up from 9.7 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 13.0 | 13.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 13.5 | 13.3 |
| Town | Distance | Incidents per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | 22.5 km | 26.6 |
| Tiverton | 20.1 km | 19.4 |
| Taunton | 9.8 km | 18.6 |
| Minehead | 30.7 km | 15.5 |
| Cullompton | 18.1 km | 13.9 |
| Chard | 22.0 km | 13.6 |
| Axminster | 27.4 km | 13.3 |
| Wellington | – | 12.1 |
| Honiton | 20.6 km | 8.8 |
| Ilminster | 22.9 km | 8.2 |
| Ottery St Mary | 25.5 km | 5.4 |
| The typical town | – | 14.1 |