Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN4 · Lincolnshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dunston has less crime — 9 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.
Horncastle recorded substantially more crime than Dunston in February 2026 — 35 incidents compared to 9, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dunston sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Horncastle has more Other theft (3). 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, Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 9 vs 35 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dunston saw higher rates of Public order while Horncastle had more Other theft. Overall, Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 35).