Alford vs Hatfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Alford

LN13 · Lincolnshire

39

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Hatfield

DN7 · Doncaster

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Alford has less crime — 39 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hatfield recorded substantially more crime than Alford in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 39, a 3.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hatfield records significantly more (52 vs 15 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alford or Hatfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 39 vs 126 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Alford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Alford and Hatfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Alford recorded 15 incidents of this type vs 52 in Hatfield. Overall, Alford had fewer total crimes (39 vs 126).

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