Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN4 · Lincolnshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dunston has less crime — 6 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 6, a 49.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunston sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while North Lincolnshire has more Public order (28). Dunston is below the national average while North 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 Lincolnshire — 6 vs 299 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 Other theft while North Lincolnshire had more Public order. Overall, Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 299).