Wellington, FL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Wellington Police Department serves the city of Wellington, FL in Palm Beach County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,070 violent crimes and 2,551 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 482.3 per 100k residents, which is 354.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 1086.8 per 100k, 564.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate482.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,070 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate21.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate105.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents206 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1086.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,551 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate919.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,152 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate112.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents230 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 482.3 | F | 1070 | 106.2 | +354.1% |
| Property Crime | 1086.8 | F | 2551 | 163.6 | +564.3% |
| Homicide | 3.3 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +511.8% |
| Rape | 21.2 | F | 61 | 3.5 | +498.9% |
| Robbery | 16.3 | F | 31 | 5.8 | +180.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 105.9 | F | 206 | 22.3 | +375.9% |
| Burglary | 55.4 | F | 165 | 24.0 | +130.6% |
| Larceny | 919.0 | F | 2152 | 116.4 | +689.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 112.4 | F | 230 | 22.2 | +407.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahokee | 0 miles | F 2828.3 | F 3278.7 | Violent: 486.4% higher Property: 201.7% higher |
| Lake Clarke Shores | 2 miles | F 520.1 | F 958.1 | Violent: 7.8% higher Property: 11.8% lower |
| Palm Springs | 2 miles | F 1269.1 | F 3080.4 | Violent: 163.1% higher Property: 183.4% higher |
| Greenacres City | 4 miles | F 874.1 | F 1402.7 | Violent: 81.2% higher Property: 29.1% higher |
| Atlantis | 5 miles | F 746.3 | F 1166.0 | Violent: 54.7% higher Property: 7.3% higher |