Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN6 · Lincolnshire
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Lincoln recorded substantially more crime than Horncastle in April 2026 — 97 incidents compared to 37, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Lincoln has more Shoplifting (25). 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, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Lincoln — 37 vs 97 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Horncastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Horncastle saw higher rates of Other theft while Lincoln had more Shoplifting. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 97).