Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN32 · North East Lincolnshire
850
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 850 incidents in April 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Alford in April 2026 — 850 incidents compared to 39, a 21.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while North East Lincolnshire has more Shoplifting (176) and Public order (84). Alford is below the national average while North East Lincolnshire is above, making Alford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alford recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 39 vs 850 incidents. That is 95% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while North East Lincolnshire had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 850).