Alford vs Wells-next-the-Sea

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Alford Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      Alford vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Alford
      Lincolnshire Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Wells-next-the-Sea
      Norfolk Constabulary
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alford
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      285
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      403
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.3%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alford
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      104 ↓37%
      75 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓8%
      22 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      23 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      6 ↓57%
      9 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓52%
      11 ↓58%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      15 ↓40%
      15 ↓17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓38%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells-next-the-Sea is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 65/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alford safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Alford has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells-next-the-Sea has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Wells-next-the-Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alford vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wells-next-the-Sea shows -23.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alford and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Wells-next-the-Sea, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Alford recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 22. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alford vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in Alford totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Wells-next-the-Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 403 crimes (now 285, a change of -29.3%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 240 crimes previously (now 183, -23.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alford has a resolution rate of 0% and Wells-next-the-Sea has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alford and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Wells-next-the-Sea is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alford and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alford or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alford and Wells-next-the-Sea. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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