Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 35 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Broughton recorded notably higher crime than Horncastle in February 2026 — 53 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9) and Drugs (3), while Horncastle has more Anti-social behaviour (5) and 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, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Broughton — 35 vs 53 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Horncastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Horncastle had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 53).