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

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

Walsingham

NR22 · Norfolk

1

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Wells-next-the-Sea

NR23 · Norfolk

10

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Walsingham has less crime — 1 vs 10 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Wells-next-the-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Walsingham in March 2026 — 10 incidents compared to 1, a 10.0x 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 Walsingham or Wells-next-the-Sea safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Walsingham recorded fewer crimes than Wells-next-the-Sea — 1 vs 10 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Walsingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Walsingham recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 9 in Wells-next-the-Sea. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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