Branston vs Burton upon Trent — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Branston

DE13 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

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

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

145

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Branston has less crime — 7 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 7, a 20.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Burton upon Trent has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Branston or Burton upon Trent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 7 vs 145 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Branston and Burton upon Trent?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Other theft while Burton upon Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 145).

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