Burton upon Trent vs Heanor — 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

Heanor

DE75 · Derbyshire

132

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Heanor has less crime — 132 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent saw somewhat more crime than Heanor in February 2026 (177 vs 132 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Heanor has more Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 Heanor safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Heanor recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 132 vs 177 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Heanor had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Heanor recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 177).

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