Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN8 · Doncaster
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 35 vs 104 incidents in February 2026.
Thorne recorded substantially more crime than Horncastle in February 2026 — 104 incidents compared to 35, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Thorne has more Public order (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Thorne — 35 vs 104 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Horncastle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Horncastle saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thorne had more Public order. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 104).