Briston vs Wells-next-the-Sea — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Briston

NR24 · Norfolk

6

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour2
  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Burglary1

Wells-next-the-Sea

NR23 · Norfolk

10

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Briston has less crime — 6 vs 10 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Wells-next-the-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Briston in March 2026 — 10 vs 6 incidents. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Briston or Wells-next-the-Sea safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Briston recorded fewer crimes than Wells-next-the-Sea — 6 vs 10 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Briston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Briston and Wells-next-the-Sea?

In March 2026, Briston's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) while Wells-next-the-Sea's was Violence & sexual offences (9 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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