Burton upon Trent vs Lockington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

315

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour30

Lockington

DE74 · Leicestershire

30

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Shoplifting5
  • Violence & sexual offences4

Lockington has less crime — 30 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 30, a 10.5x difference. Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lockington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Lockington safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 30 vs 315 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton upon Trent and Lockington?

In February 2026, Burton upon Trent's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (127 incidents) while Lockington's was Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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