Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 8, a 39.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39) and Shoplifting (38), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Vehicle crime (1). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cleobury Mortimer is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 8 vs 319 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Cleobury Mortimer had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 319).