Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN11 · Lincolnshire
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Alford has less crime — 30 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Louth recorded notably higher crime than Alford in February 2026 — 62 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Louth has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Louth — 30 vs 62 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Alford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Louth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 62).