Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN7 · Lincolnshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN8 · Lincolnshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Caistor has less crime — 12 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Linwood recorded notably higher crime than Caistor in February 2026 — 23 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caistor sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other theft (2), while Linwood has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Shoplifting (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Caistor recorded fewer crimes than Linwood — 12 vs 23 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Caistor is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Caistor saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Linwood had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Caistor recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 23).