Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN4 · Lincolnshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunston has less crime — 9 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Broughton recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in February 2026 — 53 incidents compared to 9, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Burglary (3), while Dunston has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Criminal damage & arson (1). 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, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 9 vs 53 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Dunston had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 53).