Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN12 · Lincolnshire
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 47 incidents in April 2026.
Mablethorpe saw somewhat more crime than Horncastle in April 2026 (47 vs 37 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Mablethorpe 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 April 2026 Police data, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Mablethorpe — 37 vs 47 incidents. That is 21% 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 Mablethorpe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 47).