Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN37 · North East Lincolnshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bradley has less crime — 21 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Horncastle recorded notably higher crime than Bradley in April 2026 — 37 vs 21 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bradley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Horncastle has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bradley recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 21 vs 37 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Bradley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bradley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Horncastle had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Bradley recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 37).