Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Sheringham Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Sheringham
      Norfolk Constabulary
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      0% 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 Sheringham
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      291
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      378
      240
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sheringham
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      154 ↑27%
      75 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      32 ↓52%
      22 ↓56%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓31%
      23 ↑21%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓67%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      9 ↓81%
      9 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓47%
      11 ↓58%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      15 ↓52%
      15 ↓17%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑18%
      7 ↑75%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑83%
      12 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wells-next-the-Sea is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Sheringham has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 291 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 Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Sheringham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23% — 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 Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In Sheringham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (154 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 Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Sheringham recorded 32 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 Sheringham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in Sheringham totalled 154 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 Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheringham recorded 378 crimes (now 291, a change of -23%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 240 crimes previously (now 183, -23.8%).

      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 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 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.