Wellington, a suburb of West Palm Beach, has a population of 61,448 and is located in Palm Beach County. Wellington, known for its equestrian and polo activities, is often regarded as a safe place to live, with a crime rate of 8.95 per 1,000 residents, which is lower than the national average of 11.88.
Nevertheless, certain communities in Wellington have greater crime rates than the rest of the suburbs. Here are five neighborhoods that are deemed more unsafe.
Greenview Shores
Located in the heart of Wellington, with a population of 9,858. It has a crime rate of 13.01 per 1000 residents, which is 45% more than Wellington’s general crime rate and 10% higher than the national average.
The most common crimes in Greenview Shores are theft, burglary, and assault.
Wellington Green / Versailles
A neighborhood in the northwest of Wellington with 7,715 people. It has a crime rate of 12.07 per 1000 residents, which is 35% more than the Wellington average and 2% higher than the national average.
The most common crimes in Wellington Green are theft, burglary, and vehicle theft.
Palm Beach Polo & Country Club
It is located to the west of Wellington, with a population of 6,012. It has a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 people, which is 30% higher than the general crime rate in Wellington but 4% lower than the national average. The most common forms of crimes in Palm Beach Polo include theft, burglary, and assault.
Olympia
Located in northern Wellington, is home to 6,928 inhabitants. The crime rate here is 10.98 incidents per 1,000 residents, 23% higher than Wellington’s total crime rate but 8% lower than the national average. The most common types of crime in Olympia are theft, burglary, and robbery.
Wellington North
It is a neighborhood in northeastern Wellington with a population of 5,570.
The crime rate here is 10.41 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% higher than Wellington’s overall crime rate but 12% lower than the national average. The most common crimes reported in Wellington North are theft, burglary, and assault.
Conclusion
These neighborhoods may not be intrinsically unsafe to visit or live in, but they do have higher crime rates than other places in Wellington. Both residents and visitors should remain aware of their surroundings and take the appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their things.