Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN4 · Lincolnshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dunston has less crime — 6 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.
Alford recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in April 2026 — 39 incidents compared to 6, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Dunston has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Alford — 6 vs 39 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Dunston 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 Dunston had more Other theft. Overall, Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 39).