Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN8 · Lincolnshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waddington has less crime — 18 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Linwood saw somewhat more crime than Waddington in February 2026 (23 vs 18 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Linwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Waddington has more Public order (2). 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, Waddington recorded fewer crimes than Linwood — 18 vs 23 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Waddington 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 Waddington had more Public order. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 23).