Burton upon Trent vs Cheadle — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting27

Cheadle

ST10 · Staffordshire

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other crime1

Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 20, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Cheadle has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Cheadle safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 20 vs 177 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cheadle had more Other crime. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 177).

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