Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN1 · Lincolnshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN6 · Lincolnshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 2 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Lincoln recorded substantially more crime than Burton in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 2, a 48.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Lincoln has more Shoplifting (25) and Anti-social behaviour (25). 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, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Lincoln — 2 vs 97 incidents. That is 98% 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 Lincoln had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 97).