Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST10 · Staffordshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 57, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Cheadle has more Other theft (6). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cheadle is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 57 vs 319 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cheadle had more Other theft. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 319).