Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN35 · North East Lincolnshire
247
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN1 · Doncaster
742
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cleethorpes has less crime — 247 vs 742 incidents in April 2026.
Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Cleethorpes in April 2026 — 742 incidents compared to 247, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleethorpes sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Doncaster has more Shoplifting (73). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cleethorpes recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 247 vs 742 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Doncaster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleethorpes saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Doncaster had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cleethorpes recorded fewer total crimes (247 vs 742).