Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 — 222 vs 145 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Tamworth has more Public order (21). 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 Tamworth — 145 vs 222 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Tamworth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tamworth had more Public order. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 222).