Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN19 · North Lincolnshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NG24 · Nottinghamshire
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Barrow-Upon-Humber has less crime — 9 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Newark-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Barrow-Upon-Humber in February 2026 — 290 incidents compared to 9, a 32.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barrow-Upon-Humber sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Newark-on-Trent has more Shoplifting (42). Barrow-Upon-Humber is below the national average while Newark-on-Trent 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 Newark-on-Trent — 9 vs 290 incidents. That is 97% 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 Burglary while Newark-on-Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 290).