Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN4 · Lincolnshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
264
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dunston has less crime — 9 vs 264 incidents in February 2026.
North Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in February 2026 — 264 incidents compared to 9, a 29.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while North Lincolnshire has more Shoplifting (35) and Burglary (22). 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 February 2026 Police data, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than North Lincolnshire — 9 vs 264 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while North Lincolnshire had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 264).