Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN6 · Lincolnshire
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 35 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Lincoln recorded notably higher crime than Horncastle in February 2026 — 73 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Lincoln has more Shoplifting (13). 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, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Lincoln — 35 vs 73 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Horncastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Horncastle saw higher rates of Other theft while Lincoln had more Shoplifting. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 73).