Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN34 · North East Lincolnshire
294
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waddington has less crime — 18 vs 294 incidents in February 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Waddington in February 2026 — 294 incidents compared to 18, a 16.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North East Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Waddington has more 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 294 incidents. That is 94% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Waddington had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 294).