Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE75 · Derbyshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Heanor recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 13, a 10.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Heanor has more Anti-social behaviour (19) and Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Heanor — 13 vs 132 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Heanor had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 132).