Burton upon Trent vs Matlock Bath — 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

Matlock Bath

DE4 · Derbyshire

41

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting8

Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 41, a 3.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Burton upon Trent records significantly more (55 vs 10 incidents). 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 Matlock Bath safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Matlock Bath recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 41 vs 145 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 10 in Matlock Bath. Overall, Matlock Bath had fewer total crimes (41 vs 145).

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