Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Horncastle and Owston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 37 and 40 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Other theft (4), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3). 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 Owston — 37 vs 40 incidents. That is 8% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 40).