King's Lynn North vs Wells-next-the-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    King's Lynn North Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      King's Lynn North vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      King's Lynn North
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,478 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      31.2% 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 King's Lynn North
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,478
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,794
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A King's Lynn North
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      975 ↓10%
      75 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      234 ↓16%
      22 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      122 ↓1%
      23 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓53%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      41 ↓13%
      9 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      189 ↓4%
      11 ↓58%
      Drugs
      122 ↓32%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      239 ↓3%
      15 ↓17%
      Robbery
      16 ↑167%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      349 ↓9%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↓5%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↓34%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↓30%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      66 ↑16%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells-next-the-Sea is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is King's Lynn North safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?

      King's Lynn North has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,478 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 King's Lynn North vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      King's Lynn North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — 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 King's Lynn North and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In King's Lynn North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (975 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 King's Lynn North and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      King's Lynn North recorded 234 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 King's Lynn North vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in King's Lynn North totalled 975 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 King's Lynn North and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, King's Lynn North recorded 2,794 crimes (now 2,478, a change of -11.3%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 240 crimes previously (now 183, -23.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in King's Lynn North 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. King's Lynn North has a resolution rate of 31.2% 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 King's Lynn North and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      King's Lynn North 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 King's Lynn North 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 King's Lynn North or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both King's Lynn North 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.