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

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

Ovington

IP25 · Norfolk

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Wells-next-the-Sea

NR23 · Norfolk

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2
  • Public order1

Ovington has less crime — 3 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wells-next-the-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Ovington in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 3, a 3.7x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ovington recorded fewer crimes than Wells-next-the-Sea — 3 vs 11 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Ovington is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ovington recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 6 in Wells-next-the-Sea. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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