Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN35 · North East Lincolnshire
204
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LN11 · Lincolnshire
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Louth has less crime — 62 vs 204 incidents in February 2026.
Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than Louth in February 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 62, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleethorpes sees higher rates of Public order (21) and Shoplifting (17), while Louth has more Anti-social behaviour (25) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Cleethorpes sits above the national average for recorded crime while Louth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Louth recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 62 vs 204 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Louth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleethorpes saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Louth had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Louth recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 204).