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52%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
65%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
49%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleWellington/100k peopleFlorida/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime683n/a (estimate)1,1171,8252,324
Murder0n/a0.05.06.3
Rape17n/a27.830.240.0
Robbery4n/a6.533.666.1
Assault58n/a94.9190.1268.2
Violent crime79n/a (estimate)129259370
Burglary34n/a55.6173.5269.8
Theft527n/a862.31,254.71,401.9
Vehicle theft43n/a70.4138.0282.7
Property crime604n/a (estimate)9881,5661,954

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Wellington crime rates are 52% lower than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Wellington are 65% lower than the national average
    • In Wellington you have a 1 in 90 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Wellington is safer than 79% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Wellington has increased by 34%

    Wellington crime map



    The Wellington crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Wellington as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Wellington crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Wellington crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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        Daily Crime In Wellington (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Wellington on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Florida and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Wellington (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Florida, are 1.63 times less than the state average and 2.08 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Wellington on a daily basis are 2.00 times less than than Florida average and 2.86 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Wellington are 1.58 times less than the daily state average and 1.98 times less than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Wellington (higher is better)

        Are people any safer living in Wellington in comparison to other Florida communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Wellington safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Wellington being safer than 87% of cities in Florida and 79% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Florida cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Wellington. In conclusion, Wellington ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Wellington

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Wellington is 1 in 774
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Wellington is 1 in 102
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Wellington is 1 in 90
        How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Wellington, Florida you have a 1 in 774 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 102 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 90 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Wellington.

        Year Over Year Crime In Wellington (per 100,000 people)

        An ideal indicator of whether Wellington is becoming a safer or more dangerous place to live can be done by analyzing the year over year crime rates per 100,000 people. Year over year violent crime in Wellington has increased by 28% and the rate of property crime in Wellington has increased by 34%. The total crime rate in Wellington has increased by 33% year to year.

        Wellington police department

        Item Wellington Florida National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)6331,023558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a4.23.3

        Sex offenders in Florida

        State Total offenders Florida /100K National /100K
        Florida53,771330266
        There are a total of 53,771 sex offenders in Florida. This yields a total of 330 sex offenders in Florida per 100,000 residents which is 24% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Atlantis, FL1,89741246286
        Hypoluxo, FL2,80053321374
        Lake Clarke Shores, FL3,61655332387
        Loxahatchee Groves, FL3,55772435507
        Gun Club Estates, FL1,09283503586
        South Palm Beach, FL1,8550621621
        Palm Beach, FL8,77691549640
        Wellington, FL64,9901299881,117

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Santa Cruz, CA65,0117253,6114,336
        Harlingen, TX65,0283232,8233,147
        Laguna Niguel, CA65,048951,0451,140
        Blaine, MN65,0481081,9152,023
        San Clemente, CA64,9291861,2261,412
        Wellington, FL64,9901299881,117
        Source: The Wellington, FL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.