Swanton Morley vs Wells-next-the-Sea — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Swanton Morley

NR20 · Norfolk

9

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Other crime2

Wells-next-the-Sea

NR23 · Norfolk

10

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Swanton Morley has less crime — 9 vs 10 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Swanton Morley and Wells-next-the-Sea recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 9 and 10 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swanton Morley sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Wells-next-the-Sea has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swanton Morley or Wells-next-the-Sea safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Swanton Morley recorded fewer crimes than Wells-next-the-Sea — 9 vs 10 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Swanton Morley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Swanton Morley saw higher rates of Other crime while Wells-next-the-Sea had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swanton Morley recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 10).

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