Hatfield vs Linwood — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hatfield

DN7 · Doncaster

110

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Vehicle crime15

Linwood

LN8 · Lincolnshire

23

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Shoplifting4

Linwood has less crime — 23 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hatfield recorded substantially more crime than Linwood in February 2026 — 110 incidents compared to 23, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hatfield sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Linwood has more Shoplifting (4). 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 Linwood safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 23 vs 110 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Linwood is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hatfield saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Linwood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 110).

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