Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE7 · Derbyshire
195
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE74 · Leicestershire
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lockington has less crime — 33 vs 195 incidents in April 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in April 2026 — 195 incidents compared to 33, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 33 vs 195 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lockington had more Other theft. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 195).