Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NR4 · Norfolk
89
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NR23 · Norfolk
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wells-next-the-Sea has less crime — 11 vs 89 incidents in April 2026.
Norwich recorded substantially more crime than Wells-next-the-Sea in April 2026 — 89 incidents compared to 11, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Anti-social behaviour (13), while Wells-next-the-Sea has more Other theft (2) and Public order (1). 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, Wells-next-the-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Norwich — 11 vs 89 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Wells-next-the-Sea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wells-next-the-Sea had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Wells-next-the-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 89).