Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LN2 · Lincolnshire
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Nettleham recorded notably higher crime than Horncastle in April 2026 — 88 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Nettleham has more Other crime (9). 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 Nettleham — 37 vs 88 incidents. That is 58% 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 Nettleham had more Other crime. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 88).