Crime Rate in Horncastle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horncastle

The total recorded crimes in Horncastle, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horncastle crime rate of 10.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Horncastle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waring Street with total crimes: 5
  • Mareham Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Horncastle has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 10.94 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horncastle)CrimesRank (Horncastle)CrimesRank (Horncastle)
Scarbrough & Seacroft198 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's61 6908 4879 2
Winthorpe64 5974 2780 5
Ingoldmells103 2941 3867 3
Priory & St James'73 3848 6699 6
Mablethorpe68 4876 5861 4
Coningsby & Mareham47 8827 7621 7
Chapel St Leonards39 9441 9464 9
Tetford & Donington24 16298 16382 10
North Holme29 12394 10296 14
Spilsby32 10368 11301 13
Willoughby with Sloothby12 27357 12333 11
Trinity30 11286 18239 18
Alford20 20346 13313 12
Sutton on Sea27 13302 15246 17
Marshchapel & Somercotes25 15321 14223 20
Sibsey & Stickney26 14277 19214 22
Binbrook24 18186 24264 15
Roughton24 17276 20255 16
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby20 21293 17220 21
Hagworthingham24 19249 22234 19
Wainfleet7 32259 21197 23
Woodhall Spa19 22176 26119 28
St Margaret's19 23209 23162 24
St Michael's14 24147 2998 32
Grimoldby4 36118 32136 25
Burgh le Marsh7 30176 2598 31
Tetney12 25128 30103 30
Croft12 26176 27136 26
Wragby11 28162 28121 27
Halton Holegate11 2996 33104 29
St Mary's6 34127 3164 33
Friskney7 3192 3457 35
Withern & Theddlethorpe6 3389 3555 36
Legbourne4 3579 3661 34

Horncastle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202516
March 202515
February 202521
January 202518
December 20248
November 202417
October 202414
September 202412
August 202426
July 202412
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202514
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202415
September 20249
August 202415
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 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
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Horncastle in May 2025

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

1. Waring Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mareham Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Blackthorn Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. North Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bull Ring (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Ancaster Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Churchill Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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