Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST15 · Staffordshire
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stone has less crime — 86 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Stone in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 86, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Stone has more Public order (7). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stone recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 86 vs 315 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Stone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stone had more Public order. Overall, Stone recorded fewer total crimes (86 vs 315).