Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN7 · Lincolnshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Caistor has less crime — 12 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.
Horncastle recorded substantially more crime than Caistor in February 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 12, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caistor sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Horncastle has more Anti-social behaviour (5). 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, Caistor recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 12 vs 35 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Caistor is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Caistor saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Horncastle had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Caistor recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 35).