Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 44, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (30), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 44 vs 315 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Wigginton 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 315).