Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN7 · Lincolnshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Caistor has less crime — 12 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Waddington recorded notably higher crime than Caistor in February 2026 — 18 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caistor sees higher rates of Other theft (2) and Vehicle crime (2), while Waddington has more Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 Waddington — 12 vs 18 incidents. That is 33% 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 Other theft and Vehicle crime while Waddington had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Caistor recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 18).