Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN9 · Lincolnshire
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LN11 · Lincolnshire
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Horncastle has less crime — 35 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Louth recorded notably higher crime than Horncastle in February 2026 — 62 vs 35 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Horncastle sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Louth has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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 Louth — 35 vs 62 incidents. That is 44% 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 Other theft while Louth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Horncastle recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 62).