Dingley vs Heanor — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dingley

LE16 · Northamptonshire

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft6
  • Shoplifting6
  • Violence & sexual offences5

Heanor

DE75 · Derbyshire

132

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Dingley has less crime — 28 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Heanor recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 28, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (6), while Heanor has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dingley or Heanor safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Heanor — 28 vs 132 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dingley and Heanor?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Heanor had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 132).

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