Alford vs Gainsborough Town North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Alford Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Gainsborough Town North Lincolnshire Police

      Alford vs Gainsborough Town North Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Alford
      Lincolnshire Police
      353 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough Town North
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,203 crimes / 12m
      ↑42.4% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alford
      B Gainsborough Town North
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      353
      1,203
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      845
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.6%
      ↑42.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      30.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alford
      B Gainsborough Town North
      Violent Crime
      122 ↓27%
      506 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑29%
      251 ↑49%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑0%
      46 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑0%
      36 ↓10%
      Burglary
      6 ↓63%
      38 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓33%
      130 ↑40%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      15 ↓17%
      Public Order
      20 ↓5%
      63 ↑47%
      Robbery
      0
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      59 ↑1867%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3 ↓63%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓11%
      38 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alford is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alford safer than Gainsborough Town North?

      Alford has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 353 crimes in the last 12 months. Gainsborough Town North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,203 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alford vs Gainsborough Town North?

      Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gainsborough Town North shows +42.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alford and Gainsborough Town North?

      In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Gainsborough Town North, it is Violent Crime (506 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Gainsborough Town North?

      Alford recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gainsborough Town North recorded 251. 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 Gainsborough Town North?

      Violent crime in Alford totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 506 in Gainsborough Town North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Gainsborough Town North 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%). Gainsborough Town North recorded 845 crimes previously (now 1,203, +42.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Gainsborough Town North?

      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 Gainsborough Town North has 30.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alford and Gainsborough Town North?

      Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Gainsborough Town North 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 Gainsborough Town North?

      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 Gainsborough Town North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alford and Gainsborough Town North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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