Lockington vs Loughborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Lockington

DE74 · Leicestershire

33

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other theft9
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Loughborough

LE12 · Leicestershire

361

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting93
  • Violence & sexual offences90
  • Anti-social behaviour58

Lockington has less crime — 33 vs 361 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in April 2026 — 361 incidents compared to 33, a 10.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lockington sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (93). Lockington is below the national average while Loughborough is above, making Lockington the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lockington or Loughborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Loughborough — 33 vs 361 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lockington and Loughborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lockington saw higher rates of Other theft while Loughborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 361).

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