Burton upon Trent vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

315

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour30

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting2

Upper Arley has less crime — 20 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 20, a 15.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Burton upon Trent records significantly more (127 vs 8 incidents). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upper Arley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Upper Arley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 20 vs 315 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent recorded 127 incidents of this type vs 8 in Upper Arley. Overall, Upper Arley had fewer total crimes (20 vs 315).

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