Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE75 · Derbyshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Heanor has less crime — 132 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).