Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE1 · Derby
1,201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 319 vs 1,201 incidents in April 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 — 1,201 incidents compared to 319, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Derby has more Public order (137). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 319 vs 1,201 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Derby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Derby had more Public order. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (319 vs 1,201).