Crime Rates at Lancaster Avenue, Horncastle, LN9 5EP

Lancaster Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Horncastle , and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 489 local areas in East Lindsey .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Lancaster Avenue (LN9 5EP) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 74.0% lower than the Horncastle average (69.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lancaster Avenue (LN9 5EP), the main crime hotspot is near Blackthorn Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.