Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE1 · Derby
1,201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 1,201 incidents in April 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 — 1,201 incidents compared to 145, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Derby has more Public order (137). 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, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 145 vs 1,201 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Derby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Derby had more Public order. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 1,201).