Burton upon Trent vs Forsbrook — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

177

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting27

Forsbrook

ST11 · Staffordshire

27

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Burglary3

Forsbrook has less crime — 27 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 27, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Forsbrook has more Burglary (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Forsbrook safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 27 vs 177 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Forsbrook had more Burglary. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 177).

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