Crime Rate in Horncastle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horncastle

The total recorded crimes in Horncastle, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horncastle crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Horncastle, encompassing approximately 4,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Horncastle Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Waring Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 4
  • Dymoke Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Horncastle?

To understand the safety of Horncastle, we need to analyze Horncastle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Horncastle reported a higher crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 537 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horncastle witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Horncastle experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 494 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horncastle witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Lindsey, Horncastle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Horncastle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Horncastle has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 9.52 ranking 9th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Horncastle crimes were 537. The crime rate of Horncastle in 2024 was 108.81 (year) or 9.07 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horncastle were around 494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.10 (year) or 8.34 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horncastle)CrimesRank (Horncastle)CrimesRank (Horncastle)
Scarbrough & Seacroft278 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's94 3908 4879 2
Winthorpe94 4974 2780 5
Ingoldmells129 2941 3867 3
Mablethorpe92 5876 5861 4
Priory & St James'79 6848 6699 6
Coningsby & Mareham76 7827 7621 7
Chapel St Leonards65 8441 9464 9
Tetford & Donington20 23298 16382 10
North Holme39 11394 10296 14
Marshchapel & Somercotes41 10321 14223 20
Willoughby with Sloothby24 20357 12333 11
Spilsby31 14368 11301 13
Alford35 12346 13313 12
Roughton33 13276 20255 16
Binbrook15 27186 24264 15
Sutton on Sea19 24302 15246 17
St Michael's29 15147 2998 32
Hagworthingham27 16249 22234 19
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby22 22293 17220 21
Trinity26 17286 18239 18
Wainfleet26 18259 21197 23
Sibsey & Stickney18 26277 19214 22
St Margaret's24 19209 23162 24
Grimoldby24 21118 32136 25
Burgh le Marsh9 30176 2598 31
Woodhall Spa19 25176 26119 28
Croft11 29176 27136 26
Wragby7 34162 28121 27
Legbourne14 2879 3661 34
Halton Holegate8 3196 33104 29
Tetney7 33128 30103 30
St Mary's2 36127 3164 33
Withern & Theddlethorpe8 3289 3555 36
Friskney4 3592 3457 35

Horncastle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202524
April 202516
March 202515
February 202521
January 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 202414
September 202412
August 202426

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202518
April 202514
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202415
September 20249
August 202415

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Horncastle in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horncastle postcode area is presented below.

1. Waring Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dymoke Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tennyson Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Mareham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Banks Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harrison Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Thimbleby Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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