Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN2 · Lincolnshire
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Nettleham recorded notably higher crime than Alford in April 2026 — 88 vs 39 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Nettleham has more Other crime (9). 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 Nettleham — 39 vs 88 incidents. That is 56% 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 Nettleham had more Other crime. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 88).