Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 177 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent and Ilkeston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 177 and 191 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Ilkeston has more Public order (18). 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, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 177 vs 191 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ilkeston had more Public order. Overall, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (177 vs 191).