Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN5 · Lincolnshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waddington has less crime — 18 vs 35 incidents in February 2026.
Horncastle recorded notably higher crime than Waddington in February 2026 — 35 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Waddington has more Public order (2). 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, Waddington recorded fewer crimes than Horncastle — 18 vs 35 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Waddington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Horncastle saw higher rates of Other theft while Waddington had more Public order. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 35).