Cleethorpes vs Lincoln — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cleethorpes

DN35 · North East Lincolnshire

204

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences91
  • Public order21
  • Shoplifting17

Lincoln

LN6 · Lincolnshire

73

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting13

Lincoln has less crime — 73 vs 204 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than Lincoln in February 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 73, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleethorpes sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Lincoln has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Cleethorpes sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lincoln is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cleethorpes or Lincoln safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lincoln recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 73 vs 204 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Lincoln is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cleethorpes and Lincoln?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleethorpes saw higher rates of Public order while Lincoln had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lincoln recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 204).

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