Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN6 · Lincolnshire
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN34 · North East Lincolnshire
294
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Lincoln has less crime — 73 vs 294 incidents in February 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Lincoln in February 2026 — 294 incidents compared to 73, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lincoln sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27) and Shoplifting (13), while North East Lincolnshire has more Criminal damage & arson (34) and Public order (23). Lincoln is below the national average while North East Lincolnshire is above, making Lincoln the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lincoln recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 73 vs 294 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Lincoln is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lincoln saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while North East Lincolnshire had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Lincoln recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 294).