Burton upon Trent vs Lockington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

145

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour19

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 145 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 33, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Lockington has more Other theft (9). 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 April 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 33 vs 145 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lockington had more Other theft. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 145).

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