Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST3 · Stoke-on-Trent
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 — 310 vs 145 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Criminal damage & arson (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 Stoke-on-Trent — 145 vs 310 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stoke-on-Trent had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 310).