Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 — 279 vs 145 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Kidderminster has more Public order (28). 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 Kidderminster — 145 vs 279 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Kidderminster had more Public order. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 279).