Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN4 · Lincolnshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN34 · North East Lincolnshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dunston has less crime — 6 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 6, a 40.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other theft (1), while North East Lincolnshire has more Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (21). Dunston is below the national average while North East Lincolnshire is above, making Dunston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 6 vs 244 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dunston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while North East Lincolnshire had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 244).