Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Ripley recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 13, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Ripley has more Drugs (16) 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 Ripley — 13 vs 137 incidents. That is 91% 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 Ripley had more Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 137).