Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
IP26 · Norfolk
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR23 · Norfolk
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Methwold has less crime — 1 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.
Wells-next-the-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Methwold in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 1, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Methwold sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Wells-next-the-Sea has more Violence & sexual offences (6) and Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Methwold recorded fewer crimes than Wells-next-the-Sea — 1 vs 11 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Methwold is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Methwold saw higher rates of Burglary while Wells-next-the-Sea had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, Methwold recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 11).