Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE3 · Derby
60
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Mickleover has less crime — 60 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Mickleover in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 60, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Mickleover has more Other theft (5). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Mickleover is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Mickleover recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 60 vs 315 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Mickleover is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Mickleover had more Other theft. Overall, Mickleover recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 315).