Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
39
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN8 · Doncaster
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alford has less crime — 39 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.
Thorne recorded substantially more crime than Alford in April 2026 — 114 incidents compared to 39, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Thorne has more Burglary (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Thorne — 39 vs 114 incidents. That is 66% 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 Thorne had more Burglary. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 114).