Burton upon Trent vs Penkridge — 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

Penkridge

ST19 · Staffordshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 2, a 159.5x difference. Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penkridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Penkridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 2 vs 319 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Burton upon Trent's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (123 incidents) while Penkridge's was Shoplifting (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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