Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Belper has less crime — 79 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Belper in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 79, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Burton upon Trent has more Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (30). Belper is below the national average while Burton upon Trent is above, making Belper the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 79 vs 315 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Burton upon Trent had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 315).