Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Sheringham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Sheringham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      407 crimes / 12m
      ↑6% trend
      9.1% 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 Sheringham
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      407
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      384
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.1%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sheringham
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑38%
      103 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      53 ↓7%
      33 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓14%
      27 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑50%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      15 ↓67%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑32%
      21 ↓19%
      Drugs
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      21 ↓42%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      0
      2
      Shoplifting
      17 ↑0%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑71%
      15 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells-next-the-Sea is the safer choice — scoring 60/100 vs 42/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sheringham safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Sheringham has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 407 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 Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Sheringham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +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 Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In Sheringham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 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 Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Sheringham recorded 53 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 Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in Sheringham totalled 195 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 Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheringham recorded 384 crimes (now 407, a change of +6%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 254 crimes previously (now 262, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheringham 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. Sheringham has a resolution rate of 9.1% 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 Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Sheringham 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 Sheringham 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 Sheringham or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sheringham 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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