The Woottons vs Wells-next-the-Sea

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    The Woottons Norfolk Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      60/100
      Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk Constabulary

      The Woottons vs Wells-next-the-Sea Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      The Woottons
      Norfolk Constabulary
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      60/100
      Average
      Wells-next-the-Sea
      Norfolk Constabulary
      262 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A The Woottons
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      60/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      190
      262
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      215
      254
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.6%
      ↑3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      11.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A The Woottons
      B Wells-next-the-Sea
      Violent Crime
      70 ↓26%
      103 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↑90%
      33 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓8%
      27 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓20%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      2 ↓67%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓36%
      21 ↓19%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      8 ↓38%
      21 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      2
      Shoplifting
      51 ↑50%
      10 ↑900%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓20%
      15 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      A The Woottons is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 60/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is The Woottons safer than Wells-next-the-Sea?

      The Woottons has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 190 crimes in the last 12 months. Wells-next-the-Sea has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 262 crimes. The Woottons scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in The Woottons vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      The Woottons shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wells-next-the-Sea shows +3.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in The Woottons and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      In The Woottons, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Wells-next-the-Sea, it is Violent Crime (103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between The Woottons and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      The Woottons recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 33. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in The Woottons vs Wells-next-the-Sea?

      Violent crime in The Woottons totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 103 in Wells-next-the-Sea. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in The Woottons and Wells-next-the-Sea in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, The Woottons recorded 215 crimes (now 190, a change of -11.6%). Wells-next-the-Sea recorded 254 crimes previously (now 262, +3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in The Woottons and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. The Woottons has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Wells-next-the-Sea has 11.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers The Woottons and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      The Woottons falls within the Norfolk Constabulary boundary. Wells-next-the-Sea is covered by Norfolk Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare The Woottons and Wells-next-the-Sea?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see The Woottons or Wells-next-the-Sea on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both The Woottons and Wells-next-the-Sea. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.