Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN32 · North East Lincolnshire
850
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Waddington has less crime — 28 vs 850 incidents in April 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Waddington in April 2026 — 850 incidents compared to 28, a 30.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North East Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (176) and Public order (84), while Waddington has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Criminal damage & arson (4). 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 April 2026 Police data, Waddington recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 28 vs 850 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Waddington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North East Lincolnshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Waddington had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 850).