Rural Flegg Villages vs Wells-next-the-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Rural Flegg Villages Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      Rural Flegg Villages vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Rural Flegg Villages
      Norfolk Constabulary
      510 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      12% 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 Rural Flegg Villages
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      510
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      513
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural Flegg Villages
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      243 ↓5%
      103 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↑20%
      33 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑10%
      27 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↑22%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      17 ↓15%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑2%
      21 ↓19%
      Drugs
      6 ↓45%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      41 ↑21%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓50%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑5%
      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 Rural Flegg Villages safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Rural Flegg Villages has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 510 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 Rural Flegg Villages vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Rural Flegg Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — 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 Rural Flegg Villages and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In Rural Flegg Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (243 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 Rural Flegg Villages and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Rural Flegg Villages recorded 72 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 Rural Flegg Villages vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in Rural Flegg Villages totalled 243 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 Rural Flegg Villages and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural Flegg Villages recorded 513 crimes (now 510, a change of -0.6%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 254 crimes previously (now 262, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural Flegg Villages 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. Rural Flegg Villages has a resolution rate of 12% 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 Rural Flegg Villages and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Rural Flegg Villages 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 Rural Flegg Villages 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 Rural Flegg Villages or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural Flegg Villages 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.