Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Horncastle in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 37, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while North Lincolnshire has more Public order (28). Horncastle is below the national average while North Lincolnshire is above, making Horncastle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than North Lincolnshire — 37 vs 299 incidents. That is 88% 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 North Lincolnshire had more Public order. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 299).