Burton upon Trent vs Heanor — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

315

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour30

Heanor

DE75 · Derbyshire

132

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Heanor has less crime — 132 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Heanor in February 2026 — 315 vs 132 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Heanor has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Heanor safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Heanor recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 132 vs 315 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Heanor had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heanor recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 315).

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