Burton upon Trent Crime Overview
Burton upon Trent is the safest major town in Staffordshire, and is the 88th safest overall out of Staffordshire's 201 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Burton upon Trent in 2020 was 15 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 93% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 29 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Burton upon Trent is the safest major town, and the 1,708th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Burton upon Trent had the worst crime rate in Staffordshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2020 was also a bad month for Burton upon Trent residents, when it was Staffordshire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.01 per 1,000 residents. Burton upon Trent recorded 1 report of criminal damage and arson during July 2020, making its crime rate of 0.01 the worst for criminal damage and arson in Staffordshire that month.
The most common crimes in Burton upon Trent are violence and sexual offences, with 578 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 7. This is 68% lower than 2019's figure of 970 offences and a difference of 5.06 from 2019's crime rate of 13. Burton upon Trent's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 9 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 133% from 2019's figure of 21 crimes.
Compare Burton upon Trent to other towns and cities
See how Burton upon Trent shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Burton upon Trent and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Burton upon Trent Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Burton upon Trent This Year
| Burton upon Trent | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 526 | 6.78 | 15,935 | 14.03 | 107% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 18 | 0.23 | 257 | 0.23 | 0% safer |
| Burglary | 82 | 1.06 | 2,025 | 1.78 | 68% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 124 | 1.60 | 4,177 | 3.68 | 130% safer |
| Drugs | 54 | 0.70 | 942 | 0.83 | 19% safer |
| Other Crime | 20 | 0.26 | 761 | 0.67 | 158% safer |
| Other Theft | 87 | 1.12 | 2,877 | 2.53 | 126% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.12 | 282 | 0.25 | 108% safer |
| Public Order | 78 | 1.01 | 1,847 | 1.63 | 61% safer |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.19 | 322 | 0.28 | 47% safer |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 0.61 | 1,867 | 1.64 | 169% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 10 | 0.13 | 166 | 0.15 | 15% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 53 | 0.68 | 2,022 | 1.78 | 162% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 578 | 7.45 | 15,600 | 13.74 | 84% safer |
Crime in Burton upon Trent Compared To Staffordshire
Burton upon Trent Compared to Nearby Major Towns
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 1,175 | 15.15 | - |
| Cannock | 1,602 | 22.76 | 33% more dangerous |
| Stafford | 1,858 | 28.54 | 47% more dangerous |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 2,282 | 28.64 | 47% more dangerous |
| Tamworth | 2,370 | 30.90 | 51% more dangerous |
Burton upon Trent Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.83 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.23 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.81 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.70 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.89 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.5 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.3 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.32 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 2.5 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 0.61 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.26 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.8 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 0.68 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 14 | 15 | 13 | 7 | Safer |
Changes In Burton upon Trent's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Burton upon Trent to the UK's Major Cities
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 15.15 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 78% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 80% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 82% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 82% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 82% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 84% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 85% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 86% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 89% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 89% more dangerous |
Crime in Burton upon Trent's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Eton Park | 230 | 30 | Third |
| Burton Horninglow | 244 | 27 | Fifth |
| Burton Shobnall | 337 | 40 | First |
| Burton Stapenhill | 259 | 32 | Second |
| Burton Stretton | 106 | 14 | Sixth |
| Burton Winshill | 239 | 28 | Fourth |
Burton upon Trent Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Burton upon Trent for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Burton Stretton (60) | Burton Eton Park (135) |
| Bicycle Theft | Burton Stapenhill (1) | Burton Shobnall (4) |
| Burglary | Burton Winshill (11) | Burton Eton Park (19) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Burton Stretton (11) | Burton Stapenhill (37) |
| Drugs | Burton Winshill (2) | Burton Shobnall (22) |
| Other Crime | Burton Stretton (2) | Burton Shobnall (11) |
| Other Theft | Burton Stretton (6) | Burton Shobnall (24) |
| Possession of Weapons | Burton Horninglow (1) | Burton Shobnall (5) |
| Public Order | Burton Stretton (5) | Burton Shobnall (23) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Burton Horninglow (1) | Burton Stapenhill (4) |
| Shoplifting | Burton Stretton (1) | Burton Eton Park (13) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Burton Winshill (1) | Burton Shobnall (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | Burton Stretton (5) | Burton Eton Park (16) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Burton Stretton (53) | Burton Shobnall (172) |
Crime in Burton upon Trent During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Burton upon Trent change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Burton upon Trent saw a 500% increase in drugs. Burton upon Trent saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during August, when it fell by 99% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -35% | +17% | +17% | -96% | -98% | -99% | -99% | -99% | -98% | -12% |
| Bicycle Theft | -40% | -50% | -71% | - | - | -71% | -75% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -39% | +43% | -75% | -91% | -91% | - | -86% | - | - | -13% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -8% | +17% | -72% | -92% | -97% | - | -96% | -95% | - | -38% |
| Drugs | +500% | +120% | +114% | - | -88% | - | - | -88% | - | -75% |
| Other Crime | - | +100% | - | -83% | - | - | -67% | - | - | -50% |
| Other Theft | +60% | -6% | -68% | -95% | - | -95% | - | - | -92% | -67% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | -80% | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -11% | +50% | -58% | - | - | -93% | -83% | -88% | -80% | +33% |
| Robbery | +300% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -75% | -67% | -89% | - | - | - | - | - | - | +133% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -43% | -74% | -89% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -93% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +41% | +18% | -38% | -97% | -98% | -94% | -96% | -99% | -98% | +84% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Burton upon Trent
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Burton upon Trent's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021