Alford vs Caistor
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alford vs Caistor Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alford safer than Caistor?
Alford has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 353 crimes in the last 12 months. Caistor has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) with 602 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alford vs Caistor?
Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Caistor shows +5.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alford and Caistor?
In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Caistor, it is Violent Crime (197 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Caistor?
Alford recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Caistor recorded 147. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Alford vs Caistor?
Violent crime in Alford totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 197 in Caistor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Caistor in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 395 crimes (now 353, a change of -10.6%). Caistor recorded 571 crimes previously (now 602, +5.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Caistor?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alford has a resolution rate of 50% and Caistor has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alford and Caistor?
Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Caistor is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Alford and Caistor?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Alford or Caistor on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alford and Caistor. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.