Burton upon Trent vs Cheadle — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

315

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour30

Cheadle

ST10 · Staffordshire

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other crime1

Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 20, a 15.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Cheadle has more Other crime (1). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cheadle is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Cheadle safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 20 vs 315 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cheadle had more Other crime. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 315).

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