Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Alford and Owston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 39 and 40 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while Owston has more Drugs (3). 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 Owston — 39 vs 40 incidents. That is 3% 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 while Owston had more Drugs. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 40).