Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE74 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE2 · Leicester
276
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Lockington has less crime — 30 vs 276 incidents in February 2026.
Oadby recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in February 2026 — 276 incidents compared to 30, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lockington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Oadby has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Lockington is below the national average while Oadby is above, making Lockington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Oadby — 30 vs 276 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lockington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Oadby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 276).