Burton upon Trent vs Kinver — 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

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Public order1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Kinver has less crime — 7 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 7, a 45.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Kinver has more Public order (1). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kinver is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Kinver safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 7 vs 315 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kinver had more Public order. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 315).

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