Hatfield vs Lincoln — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hatfield

DN7 · Doncaster

151

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Criminal damage & arson21
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Lincoln

LN6 · Lincolnshire

86

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Shoplifting17

Lincoln has less crime — 86 vs 151 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Hatfield recorded notably higher crime than Lincoln in March 2026 — 151 vs 86 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Lincoln has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield or Lincoln safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Lincoln recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 86 vs 151 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Lincoln is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hatfield and Lincoln?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lincoln had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lincoln recorded fewer total crimes (86 vs 151).

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