Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN4 · Lincolnshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunston has less crime — 9 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Alford recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 9, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Dunston has more Public order (1). 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, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Alford — 9 vs 30 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 30).