Cleethorpes vs Linwood — 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

Linwood

LN8 · Lincolnshire

23

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting4

Linwood has less crime — 23 vs 204 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than Linwood in February 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 23, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleethorpes sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Linwood has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Cleethorpes sits above the national average for recorded crime while Linwood is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cleethorpes or Linwood safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 23 vs 204 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Linwood is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleethorpes saw higher rates of Public order while Linwood had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 204).

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