Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belper has less crime — 79 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Belper in February 2026 — 177 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Burton upon Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (30) and Shoplifting (27). 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, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 79 vs 177 incidents. That is 55% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 177).