Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN5 · Doncaster
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Brodsworth recorded substantially more crime than Horncastle in April 2026 — 179 incidents compared to 37, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brodsworth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while Horncastle has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Brodsworth — 37 vs 179 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Horncastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brodsworth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Horncastle had more Other theft. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 179).