Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wells Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Lancaster North , and the 110th lowest crime rate of 373 local areas in North Norfolk .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wells Road (NR21 9HH) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% lower than the Lancaster North average (56.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wells Road (NR21 9HH), the main crime hotspot is near Digby Drive. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lancaster North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Digby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wigg Road | Under investigation |
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