Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN7 · Lincolnshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Caistor has less crime — 7 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Horncastle recorded substantially more crime than Caistor in April 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 7, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caistor sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Horncastle has more 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, Caistor recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 7 vs 37 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Caistor is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Caistor saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Horncastle had more Other theft. Overall, Caistor recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 37).