Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN5 · Doncaster
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Brodsworth recorded substantially more crime than Alford in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 39, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Brodsworth has more Shoplifting (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Brodsworth — 39 vs 179 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Alford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Brodsworth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 179).