Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN8 · Lincolnshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN34 · North East Lincolnshire
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Linwood has less crime — 36 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Linwood in April 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 36, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Linwood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Public order (5), while North East Lincolnshire has more Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (21). Linwood is below the national average while North East Lincolnshire is above, making Linwood the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 36 vs 244 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Linwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Linwood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while North East Lincolnshire had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 244).