Burton upon Trent vs Draycott — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

145

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Draycott

DE72 · Derbyshire

20

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other theft2

Draycott has less crime — 20 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Draycott in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 20, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Draycott has more Other theft (2). 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 Draycott safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Draycott recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 20 vs 145 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Draycott is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Draycott had more Other theft. Overall, Draycott recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 145).

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