Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN31 · North East Lincolnshire
570
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waddington has less crime — 18 vs 570 incidents in February 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Waddington in February 2026 — 570 incidents compared to 18, a 31.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North East Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (81) and Criminal damage & arson (53), while Waddington has more Public order (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). North East Lincolnshire sits above the national average for recorded crime while Waddington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Waddington recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 18 vs 570 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Waddington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North East Lincolnshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Waddington had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 570).