Attleborough vs Wells-next-the-Sea
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Attleborough vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Attleborough safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?
Attleborough has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,284 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells-next-the-Sea has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 262 crimes. Wells-next-the-Sea scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Attleborough vs Wells-next-the-Sea?
Attleborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wells-next-the-Sea shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Attleborough and Wells-next-the-Sea?
In Attleborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (659 incidents). In Wells-next-the-Sea, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Attleborough and Wells-next-the-Sea?
Attleborough recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 33. 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 Attleborough vs Wells-next-the-Sea?
Violent crime in Attleborough totalled 659 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Wells-next-the-Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Attleborough and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Attleborough recorded 1,228 crimes (now 1,284, a change of +4.6%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 254 crimes previously (now 262, +3.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Attleborough 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. Attleborough has a resolution rate of 19.6% and Wells-next-the-Sea has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Attleborough and Wells-next-the-Sea?
Attleborough falls within the Norfolk Constabulary 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 Attleborough 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 Attleborough or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Attleborough 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.