Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN8 · Lincolnshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN11 · Lincolnshire
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Linwood has less crime — 23 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).