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

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

Wells-next-the-Sea

NR23 · Norfolk

11

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2
  • Public order1

Wortham

IP22 · Suffolk

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Wortham has less crime — 1 vs 11 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wells-next-the-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Wortham in April 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 1, a 11.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wells-next-the-Sea sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (6) and Other theft (2), while Wortham 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 Wells-next-the-Sea or Wortham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wortham recorded fewer crimes than Wells-next-the-Sea — 1 vs 11 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Wortham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wells-next-the-Sea saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Wortham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wortham recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 11).

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