Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN8 · Lincolnshire
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Linwood has less crime — 36 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Horncastle and Linwood recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 37 and 36 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Linwood has more Public order (5). 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, Linwood recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 36 vs 37 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Linwood 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 Linwood had more Public order. Overall, Linwood recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 37).