Burton vs Horncastle — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton

LN1 · Lincolnshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Horncastle

LN9 · Lincolnshire

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Other theft4

Burton has less crime — 2 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton or Horncastle safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton and Horncastle?

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).

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