Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN11 · Lincolnshire
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waddington has less crime — 18 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Louth recorded substantially more crime than Waddington in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 18, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Louth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), 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 Louth — 18 vs 62 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Waddington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Louth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Waddington had more Public order. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 62).