Total Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Serel Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Wells , and the 644th lowest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Serel Drive (BA5 2DQ) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 61.0% lower than the Wells average (87.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Serel Drive (BA5 2DQ), the main crime hotspot is near A371. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wells| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tuddington Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wheeler Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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