Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 145 and 146 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 Hurst Green — 145 vs 146 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 146).