Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN12 · Lincolnshire
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.
Mablethorpe saw somewhat more crime than Alford in April 2026 (47 vs 39 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Mablethorpe has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Mablethorpe — 39 vs 47 incidents. That is 17% 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 Mablethorpe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 47).