Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 37, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Wigginton has more Vehicle crime (3). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 37 vs 145 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 145).