Alford vs Caistor — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Alford

LN13 · Lincolnshire

30

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Shoplifting3

Caistor

LN7 · Lincolnshire

12

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft2
  • Vehicle crime2

Caistor has less crime — 12 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Alford recorded substantially more crime than Caistor in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 12, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Shoplifting (3), while Caistor has more Other theft (2) and Vehicle crime (2). 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 February 2026 Police data, Caistor recorded fewer crimes than Alford — 12 vs 30 incidents. That is 60% 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 February 2026, Alford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Caistor had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Caistor recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 30).

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