Alford vs Holbeach Town and Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Alford Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Holbeach Town and Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Alford vs Holbeach Town and Rural Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Alford
      Lincolnshire Police
      285 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Holbeach Town and Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      916 crimes / 12m
      ↓26% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alford
      B Holbeach Town and Rural
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      285
      916
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      403
      1,237
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.3%
      ↓26%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alford
      B Holbeach Town and Rural
      Violent Crime
      104 ↓37%
      400 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓8%
      174 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑15%
      48 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓40%
      24 ↑33%
      Burglary
      6 ↓57%
      44 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓52%
      89 ↑10%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      7 ↓53%
      Public Order
      15 ↓40%
      59 ↑2%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓88%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      47 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓86%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓38%
      22 ↓41%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alford is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alford safer than Holbeach Town and Rural?

      Alford has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 285 crimes in the last 12 months. Holbeach Town and Rural has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 916 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alford vs Holbeach Town and Rural?

      Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Holbeach Town and Rural shows -26% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alford and Holbeach Town and Rural?

      In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (104 incidents). In Holbeach Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Holbeach Town and Rural?

      Alford recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Holbeach Town and Rural recorded 174. 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 Holbeach Town and Rural?

      Violent crime in Alford totalled 104 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 400 in Holbeach Town and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Holbeach Town and Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 403 crimes (now 285, a change of -29.3%). Holbeach Town and Rural recorded 1,237 crimes previously (now 916, -26%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Holbeach Town and Rural?

      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 0% and Holbeach Town and Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alford and Holbeach Town and Rural?

      Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Holbeach Town and Rural 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 Holbeach Town and Rural?

      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 Holbeach Town and Rural on a crime map?

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

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