Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE74 · Leicestershire
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Lockington has less crime — 33 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 33, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lockington sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Swadlincote has more Public order (21). 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 Swadlincote — 33 vs 193 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, Lockington saw higher rates of Other theft while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 193).