Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN13 · Lincolnshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Alford has less crime — 30 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.
Horncastle saw somewhat more crime than Alford in February 2026 (35 vs 30 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Horncastle has more Other theft (3). 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, Alford recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 30 vs 35 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Alford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Horncastle had more Other theft. Overall, Alford recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 35).