Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN1 · Lincolnshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN35 · North East Lincolnshire
247
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton has less crime — 2 vs 247 incidents in April 2026.
Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than Burton in April 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 2, a 123.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Cleethorpes has more Anti-social behaviour (30) and Criminal damage & arson (29). Burton is below the national average while Cleethorpes is above, making Burton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 2 vs 247 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Cleethorpes had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 247).