Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST8 · Staffordshire
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Biddulph has less crime — 82 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Biddulph in February 2026 — 177 vs 82 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Biddulph sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Burton upon Trent has more 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, Biddulph recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 82 vs 177 incidents. That is 54% 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 177).