Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN4 · Lincolnshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunston has less crime — 9 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Waddington recorded notably higher crime than Dunston in February 2026 — 18 vs 9 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Waddington — 9 vs 18 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Dunston recorded 5 incidents of this type vs 9 in Waddington. Total crime levels were broadly similar.