Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 319 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford saw somewhat more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 (428 vs 319 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Stafford has more Public order (42). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 319 vs 428 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stafford had more Public order. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (319 vs 428).