Alford vs Lincoln Hartsholme

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Alford Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Lincoln Hartsholme Lincolnshire Police

      Alford vs Lincoln Hartsholme Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Alford
      Lincolnshire Police
      353 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Lincoln Hartsholme
      Lincolnshire Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.8% trend
      23.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alford
      B Lincoln Hartsholme
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      353
      527
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      377
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.6%
      ↑39.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alford
      B Lincoln Hartsholme
      Violent Crime
      122 ↓27%
      182 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑29%
      157 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑0%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑0%
      25 ↑127%
      Burglary
      6 ↓63%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓33%
      41 ↓23%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      20 ↓5%
      27 ↑59%
      Robbery
      0
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      32 ↑1500%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓11%
      13 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alford is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 36/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alford safer than Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Alford has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 353 crimes in the last 12 months. Lincoln Hartsholme has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alford vs Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lincoln Hartsholme shows +39.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alford and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Lincoln Hartsholme, it is Violent Crime (182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Alford recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lincoln Hartsholme recorded 157. 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 Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Violent crime in Alford totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 182 in Lincoln Hartsholme. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Lincoln Hartsholme 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%). Lincoln Hartsholme recorded 377 crimes previously (now 527, +39.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      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 Lincoln Hartsholme has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alford and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Lincoln Hartsholme 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 Lincoln Hartsholme?

      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 Lincoln Hartsholme on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.