Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ripley has less crime — 137 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Ripley in February 2026 — 315 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (30), while Ripley has more Drugs (16) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 137 vs 315 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Ripley had more Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 315).