Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN8 · Lincolnshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Linwood has less crime — 36 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Broughton recorded notably higher crime than Linwood in April 2026 — 57 vs 36 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Linwood has more Anti-social behaviour (11). 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, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 36 vs 57 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Linwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Linwood had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 57).