Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 69 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Uttoxeter in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 69, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Uttoxeter has more Public order (11). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Uttoxeter is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 69 vs 319 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Uttoxeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Uttoxeter had more Public order. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 319).