Dereham vs Wells-next-the-Sea
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dereham 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 Dereham safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?
Dereham has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,479 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 Dereham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?
Dereham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.9% — 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 Dereham and Wells-next-the-Sea?
In Dereham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (597 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 Dereham and Wells-next-the-Sea?
Dereham recorded 153 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 Dereham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?
Violent crime in Dereham totalled 597 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 Dereham and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dereham recorded 2,271 crimes (now 1,479, a change of -34.9%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 240 crimes previously (now 183, -23.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dereham 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. Dereham 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 Dereham and Wells-next-the-Sea?
Dereham 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 Dereham 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 Dereham or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dereham 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.