Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 57 incidents in April 2026.
Broughton recorded notably higher crime than Horncastle in April 2026 — 57 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Public order (8), 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, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 37 vs 57 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Horncastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Horncastle had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 57).