Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE45 · Derbyshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bakewell has less crime — 12 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Bakewell in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 12, a 26.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Burton upon Trent has more Shoplifting (36). Bakewell is below the national average while Burton upon Trent is above, making Bakewell the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 12 vs 315 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Public order while Burton upon Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 315).