Belper vs Lockington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting10

Lockington

DE74 · Leicestershire

33

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft9
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Lockington has less crime — 33 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belper recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 33, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Shoplifting (10), while Lockington has more Other theft (9) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belper or Lockington safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 33 vs 93 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belper and Lockington?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Lockington had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 93).

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