Linwood vs Louth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Linwood

LN8 · Lincolnshire

23

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

Louth

LN11 · Lincolnshire

62

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Linwood has less crime — 23 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Louth recorded substantially more crime than Linwood in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 23, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Linwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Louth has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Linwood or Louth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Louth — 23 vs 62 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Linwood is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Linwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Louth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 62).

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