Belper vs Branston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting10

Branston

DE13 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Branston has less crime — 7 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belper recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 7, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Shoplifting (10), while Branston has more Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belper or Branston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 7 vs 93 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belper and Branston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Branston had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 93).

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