Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN8 · Lincolnshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Linwood has less crime — 23 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.
Horncastle recorded notably higher crime than Linwood in February 2026 — 35 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Linwood has more Shoplifting (4). 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, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 23 vs 35 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Linwood 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 Linwood had more Shoplifting. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 35).