Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE74 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lockington has less crime — 30 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 30, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lockington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5), while Melton Mowbray has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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 Melton Mowbray — 30 vs 120 incidents. That is 75% 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 Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 120).