Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN7 · Lincolnshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Caistor has less crime — 12 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).