Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST6 · Stoke-on-Trent
442
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 319 vs 442 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent saw somewhat more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 (442 vs 319 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Criminal damage & arson (36). 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 Stoke-on-Trent — 319 vs 442 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-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 Stoke-on-Trent had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (319 vs 442).