Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN8 · Lincolnshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Linwood has less crime — 36 vs 39 incidents in April 2026.
Alford and Linwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 39 and 36 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Linwood has more Public order (5). 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, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Alford — 36 vs 39 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Linwood 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 Linwood had more Public order. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 39).