Crime Rate in Horncastle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horncastle

The total recorded crimes in Horncastle, East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horncastle crime rate of 8.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Horncastle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Banks Court with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Horncastle has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 8.11 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Lindsey)CrimesRank (East Lindsey)CrimesRank (East Lindsey)
Scarbrough & Seacroft175 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's62 4908 4879 2
Winthorpe70 2974 2780 5
Ingoldmells58 5941 3867 3
Priory & St James'62 3848 6699 6
Mablethorpe49 6876 5861 4
Coningsby & Mareham49 7827 7621 7
Chapel St Leonards47 8441 9464 9
Willoughby with Sloothby42 9357 12333 11
Tetford & Donington12 28298 16382 10
North Holme25 16394 10296 14
Spilsby39 11368 11301 13
Alford25 17346 13313 12
Sibsey & Stickney33 12277 19214 22
Binbrook30 13186 24264 15
Marshchapel & Somercotes19 21321 14223 20
Trinity30 14286 18239 18
Sutton on Sea18 23302 15246 17
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby26 15293 17220 21
Roughton18 22276 20255 16
Hagworthingham21 18249 22234 19
Grimoldby20 19118 32136 25
Wainfleet19 20259 21197 23
St Margaret's18 24209 23162 24
Burgh le Marsh13 26176 2598 31
St Michael's17 25147 2998 32
Croft10 31176 27136 26
Woodhall Spa12 30176 26119 28
Wragby8 32162 28121 27
St Mary's12 27127 3164 33
Halton Holegate7 3396 33104 29
Legbourne12 2979 3661 34
Tetney7 34128 30103 30
Friskney2 3692 3457 35
Withern & Theddlethorpe4 3589 3555 36

Horncastle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 202415
September 20249
August 202415
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Horncastle in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Banks Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Waring Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ancaster Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Jobson Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Albert Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elmhirst Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maple Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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