Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Biddulph has less crime — 82 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Biddulph in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 82, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Burton upon Trent has more Shoplifting (36). Biddulph is below the national average while Burton upon Trent is above, making Biddulph the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 82 vs 315 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Biddulph is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Biddulph saw higher rates of Public order while Burton upon Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Biddulph recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 315).