Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE1 · Derby
1,080
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 177 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).