Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN1 · Lincolnshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 2 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.
Alford recorded substantially more crime than Burton in April 2026 — 39 incidents compared to 2, a 19.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Burton has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Alford — 2 vs 39 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Burton 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Burton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 39).