Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stafford has less crime — 129 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Stafford in April 2026 — 319 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Stafford 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 April 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 129 vs 319 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 319).