Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN8 · Doncaster
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Horncastle has less crime — 37 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.
Thorne recorded substantially more crime than Horncastle in April 2026 — 114 incidents compared to 37, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (4), while Thorne has more Burglary (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Horncastle recorded fewer crimes than Thorne — 37 vs 114 incidents. That is 68% 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 Thorne had more Burglary. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 114).