Skegness vs Wells-next-the-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Skegness Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      Skegness vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Skegness
      Lincolnshire Police
      3,797 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% 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 Skegness
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,797
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,430
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Skegness
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      1,325 ↓15%
      75 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      742 ↓12%
      22 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      233 ↓2%
      23 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓63%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      95 ↓20%
      9 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      279 ↓17%
      11 ↓58%
      Drugs
      94 ↓15%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      268 ↑27%
      15 ↓17%
      Robbery
      47 ↑21%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      524 ↓17%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑17%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓60%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      31 ↓3%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      72 ↓35%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells-next-the-Sea is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Skegness has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,797 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 Skegness vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Skegness shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.3% — 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 Skegness and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In Skegness, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,325 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 Skegness and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Skegness recorded 742 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 Skegness vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in Skegness totalled 1,325 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 Skegness and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Skegness recorded 4,430 crimes (now 3,797, a change of -14.3%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 240 crimes previously (now 183, -23.8%).

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

      Skegness 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 Skegness 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 Skegness or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Skegness 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.