Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN5 · Doncaster
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 35 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Brodsworth recorded substantially more crime than Horncastle in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 35, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brodsworth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Horncastle has more Criminal damage & arson (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Brodsworth — 35 vs 122 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Horncastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brodsworth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Horncastle had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 122).