Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE55 · Derbyshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Alfreton has less crime — 108 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Alfreton in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 108, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alfreton sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Burton upon Trent has more Shoplifting (38). 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, Alfreton recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 108 vs 319 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alfreton saw higher rates of Public order while Burton upon Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alfreton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 319).