Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST5 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 177 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded notably higher crime than Burton upon Trent in February 2026 — 315 vs 177 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Newcastle-under-Lyme has more Public order (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 177 vs 315 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle-under-Lyme had more Public order. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (177 vs 315).