Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN6 · Lincolnshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Waddington has less crime — 28 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Lincoln recorded substantially more crime than Waddington in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 28, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lincoln sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Waddington has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Waddington recorded fewer crimes than Lincoln — 28 vs 97 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Waddington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lincoln saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Waddington had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 97).