Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (315) in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 315 and 315 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Public order (27). 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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Burton upon Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (315 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Public order. Total crime levels were similar.