Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
170
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 170 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 170 incidents compared to 12, a 14.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 12 vs 170 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer 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 while Cleobury Mortimer had more Weapons possession. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 170).