Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN35 · North East Lincolnshire
204
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Broughton has less crime — 53 vs 204 incidents in February 2026.
Cleethorpes recorded substantially more crime than Broughton in February 2026 — 204 incidents compared to 53, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Cleethorpes has more Public order (21). Broughton is below the national average while Cleethorpes is above, making Broughton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Broughton recorded fewer crimes than Cleethorpes — 53 vs 204 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Broughton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Drugs while Cleethorpes had more Public order. Overall, Broughton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 204).