Burton upon Trent vs Draycott — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

319

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences123
  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Shoplifting38

Draycott

DE72 · Derbyshire

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Draycott has less crime — 20 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Draycott in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 20, a 15.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Draycott has more Other theft (2). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Draycott is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Draycott safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Draycott recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 20 vs 319 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Draycott is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton upon Trent and Draycott?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Draycott had more Other theft. Overall, Draycott recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 319).

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