Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE9 · Leicestershire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE74 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hinckley has less crime — 4 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Lockington recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 4, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Lockington has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Lockington — 4 vs 30 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Lockington had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 30).