Alford vs Caistor — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Alford

LN13 · Lincolnshire

39

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Caistor

LN7 · Lincolnshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Caistor has less crime — 7 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Alford recorded substantially more crime than Caistor in April 2026 — 39 incidents compared to 7, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Caistor 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Alford or Caistor safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Caistor recorded fewer crimes than Alford — 7 vs 39 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Caistor is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Alford and Caistor?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Caistor had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Caistor recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 39).

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