Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN22 · Nottinghamshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Clumber and Hardwick recorded substantially more crime than Alford in April 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 39, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Clumber and Hardwick has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Clumber and Hardwick — 39 vs 129 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Alford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Clumber and Hardwick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 129).