Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN19 · North Lincolnshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN35 · North East Lincolnshire
204
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Barrow-Upon-Humber has less crime — 10 vs 204 incidents in February 2026.
Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than Barrow-Upon-Humber in February 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 10, a 20.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barrow-Upon-Humber sees higher rates of Other crime (2) and Drugs (1), while Cleethorpes has more Public order (21) and Shoplifting (17). Barrow-Upon-Humber is below the national average while Cleethorpes is above, making Barrow-Upon-Humber the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 10 vs 204 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Barrow-Upon-Humber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barrow-Upon-Humber saw higher rates of Other crime and Drugs while Cleethorpes had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 204).