Alford vs Horncastle and Wragby

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Alford Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      Horncastle and Wragby Lincolnshire Police

      Alford vs Horncastle and Wragby Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Alford
      Lincolnshire Police
      353 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      Horncastle and Wragby
      Lincolnshire Police
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alford
      B Horncastle and Wragby
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      353
      719
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      395
      743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.6%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alford
      B Horncastle and Wragby
      Violent Crime
      122 ↓27%
      269 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑29%
      178 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑0%
      32 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑0%
      17 ↓23%
      Burglary
      6 ↓63%
      40 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↓33%
      53 ↓36%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      19 ↓30%
      Public Order
      20 ↓5%
      39 ↑22%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↓17%
      34 ↑79%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↓14%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓11%
      27 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alford is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alford safer than Horncastle and Wragby?

      Alford has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 353 crimes in the last 12 months. Horncastle and Wragby has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 719 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alford vs Horncastle and Wragby?

      Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Horncastle and Wragby shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alford and Horncastle and Wragby?

      In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Horncastle and Wragby, it is Violent Crime (269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Horncastle and Wragby?

      Alford recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horncastle and Wragby recorded 178. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alford vs Horncastle and Wragby?

      Violent crime in Alford totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 269 in Horncastle and Wragby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Horncastle and Wragby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 395 crimes (now 353, a change of -10.6%). Horncastle and Wragby recorded 743 crimes previously (now 719, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Horncastle and Wragby?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alford has a resolution rate of 50% and Horncastle and Wragby has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alford and Horncastle and Wragby?

      Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Horncastle and Wragby is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alford and Horncastle and Wragby?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alford or Horncastle and Wragby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alford and Horncastle and Wragby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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