Reepham vs Wells-next-the-Sea
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Reepham vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Reepham safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?
Reepham has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells-next-the-Sea has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 262 crimes. Reepham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Reepham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?
Reepham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.6% — 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 Reepham and Wells-next-the-Sea?
In Reepham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 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 Reepham and Wells-next-the-Sea?
Reepham recorded 30 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 Reepham vs Wells-next-the-Sea?
Violent crime in Reepham totalled 85 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 Reepham and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Reepham recorded 239 crimes (now 185, a change of -22.6%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 254 crimes previously (now 262, +3.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Reepham 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. Reepham has a resolution rate of 0% 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 Reepham and Wells-next-the-Sea?
Reepham 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 Reepham 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 Reepham or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Reepham 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.