Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE74 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lockington has less crime — 30 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in February 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 30, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Public order (18), while Lockington has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 30 vs 191 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Public order while Lockington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 191).