Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Alford in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 39, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while North Lincolnshire has more Public order (28). Alford is below the national average while North 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 Lincolnshire — 39 vs 299 incidents. That is 87% 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 North Lincolnshire had more Public order. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 299).