Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE16 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE74 · Leicestershire
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lockington has less crime — 33 vs 34 incidents in April 2026.
Dingley and Lockington recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 34 and 33 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Lockington has more Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Dingley — 33 vs 34 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lockington had more Other theft. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 34).