Burton upon Trent vs Derby — 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

Derby

DE1 · Derby

1,080

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences376
  • Anti-social behaviour127
  • Drugs125

Burton upon Trent has less crime — 177 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Derby recorded substantially more crime than Burton upon Trent in February 2026 — 1,080 incidents compared to 177, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Derby has more Drugs (125). 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 Derby safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 177 vs 1,080 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Derby is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Derby had more Drugs. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (177 vs 1,080).

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