Burton upon Trent vs Upper Arley — 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

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs1

Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 24, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Upper Arley has more Drugs (1). 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 Upper Arley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 24 vs 145 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton upon Trent and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 145).

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