Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN35 · North East Lincolnshire
247
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN15 · North Lincolnshire
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 17 vs 247 incidents in April 2026.
Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 17, a 14.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleethorpes sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Criminal damage & arson (29), while North Lincolnshire has more Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3). Cleethorpes sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lincolnshire is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 17 vs 247 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleethorpes saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while North Lincolnshire had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 247).