Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN35 · North East Lincolnshire
204
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Alford has less crime — 30 vs 204 incidents in February 2026.
Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than Alford in February 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 30, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10), while Cleethorpes has more Public order (21). Alford is below the national average while Cleethorpes is above, making Alford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 30 vs 204 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Alford 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 while Cleethorpes had more Public order. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 204).