Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Ripley saw somewhat more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 (196 vs 145 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Ripley has more Criminal damage & arson (20). 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 Ripley — 145 vs 196 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Ripley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ripley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 196).