Lincoln vs North Lincolnshire — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lincoln

LN6 · Lincolnshire

97

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting25
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences22

North Lincolnshire

DN15 · North Lincolnshire

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft3
  • Vehicle crime3

North Lincolnshire has less crime — 17 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Lincoln recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 17, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lincoln sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Anti-social behaviour (25), while North Lincolnshire has more Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lincoln or North Lincolnshire safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Lincoln — 17 vs 97 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lincoln and North Lincolnshire?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lincoln saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while North Lincolnshire had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 97).

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