Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN7 · Doncaster
151
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
LN6 · Lincolnshire
86
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Lincoln has less crime — 86 vs 151 incidents in March 2026.
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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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.
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).