Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE1 · Derby
1,080
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE74 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lockington has less crime — 30 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in February 2026 — 1,080 incidents compared to 30, a 36.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Drugs (125), while Lockington has more Shoplifting (5). Derby 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 30 vs 1,080 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Drugs while Lockington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 1,080).