Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN1 · Lincolnshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Burton has less crime — 2 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Horncastle recorded substantially more crime than Burton in April 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 2, a 18.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), 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, Burton recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 2 vs 37 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Burton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Horncastle had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Burton recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 37).