Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN34 · North East Lincolnshire
294
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DN15 · North Lincolnshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 10 vs 294 incidents in February 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in February 2026 — 294 incidents compared to 10, a 29.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North East Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34) and Public order (23), while North Lincolnshire has more Burglary (1) and Shoplifting (1). North East Lincolnshire sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lincolnshire is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than North East Lincolnshire — 10 vs 294 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire 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 Criminal damage & arson and Public order while North Lincolnshire had more Burglary and Shoplifting. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 294).