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Is Wellington, Florida Safe?

Population 62,662 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Wellington earns a C safety grade with 209.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 63% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,146 per 100K.

Wellington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWellingtonFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate230.5326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1860.12070.61,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate173.0--268.2
Theft Rate1146.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate260.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

209.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

231/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1860/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wellington

Violent crime in Wellington is below the national average. The rate of 230.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1860.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,146 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wellington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault173
065% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary282
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,146
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft260
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Wellington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wellington
230.5
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wellington
1860.1
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wellington Safety

Is Wellington safe?
Not especially. Wellington earns a C with a crime rate of 209.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Wellington?
209.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 230.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1860.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wellington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Wellington has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wellington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wellington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wellington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wellington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Wellington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Wellington compare to other cities in Florida?
Middle of the pack for Florida. Wellington isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Florida cities.
How safe is Wellington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Wellington?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Wellington?
230.5 per 100,000, which is 37% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (173), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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