South Yarmouth vs Wells-next-the-Sea

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    South Yarmouth Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      South Yarmouth vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      South Yarmouth
      Norfolk Constabulary
      2,795 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      28.3% 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 South Yarmouth
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,795
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,940
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Yarmouth
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      1,343 ↓1%
      103 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      418 ↓19%
      33 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      183 ↑9%
      27 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↑31%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      54 ↓19%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      259 ↓10%
      21 ↓19%
      Drugs
      77 ↓13%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      178 ↓12%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      30 ↑200%
      2
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑47%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓4%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      34 ↑21%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓30%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓22%
      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 South Yarmouth safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?

      South Yarmouth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,795 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 South Yarmouth vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      South Yarmouth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — 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 South Yarmouth and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In South Yarmouth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,343 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 South Yarmouth and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      South Yarmouth recorded 418 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 South Yarmouth vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in South Yarmouth totalled 1,343 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 South Yarmouth and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Yarmouth recorded 2,940 crimes (now 2,795, a change of -4.9%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 254 crimes previously (now 262, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Yarmouth 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. South Yarmouth has a resolution rate of 28.3% 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 South Yarmouth and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth 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 South Yarmouth or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Yarmouth 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.