Burton upon Trent vs Lockington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting27

Lockington

DE74 · Leicestershire

30

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

Lockington has less crime — 30 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 30, a 5.9x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 177 incidents. That is 83% 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 (62 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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