Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST10 · Staffordshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 57, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Cheadle has more Other theft (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 57 vs 145 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Cheadle 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 Cheadle had more Other theft. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 145).