Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE45 · Derbyshire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE74 · Leicestershire
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bakewell has less crime — 22 vs 33 incidents in April 2026.
Lockington recorded notably higher crime than Bakewell in April 2026 — 33 vs 22 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Lockington has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Lockington — 22 vs 33 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lockington had more Other theft. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 33).