Linwood vs Mablethorpe — 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

Mablethorpe

LN12 · Lincolnshire

61

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting8

Linwood has less crime — 23 vs 61 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Mablethorpe recorded substantially more crime than Linwood in February 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 23, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Mablethorpe safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Mablethorpe — 23 vs 61 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Linwood is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Linwood recorded 8 incidents of this type vs 19 in Mablethorpe. Overall, Linwood had fewer total crimes (23 vs 61).

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