Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN4 · Lincolnshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dunston has less crime — 6 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Horncastle recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in April 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 6, a 6.2x difference. 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, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 6 vs 37 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Dunston's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) while Horncastle's was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.