Wellington, Florida2 Crime Rate
2 years of data (2022–2023) · Population: 61,370
Key Insights
- →Wellington has a safety grade of A with a violent crime rate of 146.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 379.5).
- →Violent crime rose 13.5% from the previous year.
- →2 murders recorded in 2023 — a rate of 3.3 per 100K.
- →Safer than 50% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.13 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
146.7
+13.5% YoY
Murder Rate
3.3
2 murders
Property Crime Rate
1086.9
667 total
vs National Avg
↓ -61%
National: 379.5
2023 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 90
Murder2
Rape13
Robbery10
Aggravated Assault65
Property Crime: 667
Burglary34
Larceny-Theft564
Motor Vehicle Theft69
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61,370 | 90 | 146.7 | 2 | 667 | 1086.9 |
| 2022 | 61,119 | 79 | 129.3 | 0 | 604 | 988.2 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A
Safety Grade for Wellington
Based on violent crime rate of 146.7 per 100K (national avg: 379.5)
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.