Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN17 · North Lincolnshire
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Burringham has less crime — 15 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.
Horncastle recorded notably higher crime than Burringham in February 2026 — 35 vs 15 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burringham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other crime (1), 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, Burringham recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 15 vs 35 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Burringham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burringham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other crime while Horncastle had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Burringham recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 35).