Norwich East vs Wells-next-the-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Norwich East Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      Norwich East vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwich East
      Norfolk Constabulary
      8,322 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Wells-next-the-Sea
      Norfolk Constabulary
      262 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norwich East
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      8,322
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,574
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norwich East
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      2,644 ↑4%
      103 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,327 ↓18%
      33 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      441 ↑2%
      27 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      126 ↓11%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      181 ↓10%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      533 ↓4%
      21 ↓19%
      Drugs
      343 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      584 ↓2%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      136 ↑18%
      2
      Shoplifting
      1,477 ↓5%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      121 ↑10%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      201 ↑7%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      115 ↑10%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      93 ↓24%
      15 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norwich East safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Norwich East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,322 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 Norwich East vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Norwich East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Norwich East and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In Norwich East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,644 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 Norwich East and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Norwich East recorded 1,327 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 Norwich East vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in Norwich East totalled 2,644 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 Norwich East and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norwich East recorded 8,574 crimes (now 8,322, a change of -2.9%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 254 crimes previously (now 262, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norwich East 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. Norwich East has a resolution rate of 27.5% 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 Norwich East and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Norwich East 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 Norwich East 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 Norwich East or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norwich East 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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