Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Broughton saw somewhat more crime than Alford in April 2026 (57 vs 39 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while Broughton has more Public order (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 39 vs 57 incidents. That is 32% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Broughton had more Public order. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 57).