Burton upon Trent is the safest major town in Staffordshire, and is the 49th safest overall out of Staffordshire's 197 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Burton upon Trent in 2021 was 20 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Staffordshire's overall crime rate, coming in 194% lower than the Staffordshire rate of 60 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Burton upon Trent is the second safest major town, and the 2,588th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In July 2020, Burton upon Trent had the worst crime rate in Staffordshire for burglary, 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 other crime, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.01 per 1,000 residents. Burton upon Trent recorded 3 reports of violence and sexual offences during June 2020, making its crime rate of 0.04 the worst for violence and sexual offences in Staffordshire that month.
The most common crimes in Burton upon Trent are violence and sexual offences, with 848 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 11. This is 50% higher than 2020's figure of 427 offences and a difference of 5.43 from 2020's crime rate of 6. Burton upon Trent's least common crime is theft from the person, with 3 offences recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 3 crimes.
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161% lower, regional crime rate
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256% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Burton upon Trent is 161% lower than the West Midlands and 256% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Burton upon Trent represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | 1,585 |
| 2020 | 10 | 807 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1,612 |
| 2018 | 22 | 1,696 |
| 2017 | 23 | 1,783 |
| 2016 | 21 | 1,627 |
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| Burton upon Trent | Staffordshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 621 | 8.01 | 24,584 | 21.65 | 170% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 12 | 0.15 | 714 | 0.63 | 320% safer |
| Burglary | 58 | 0.75 | 3,097 | 2.73 | 264% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 193 | 2.49 | 7,897 | 6.96 | 180% safer |
| Drugs | 52 | 0.67 | 1,184 | 1.04 | 55% safer |
| Other Crime | 26 | 0.34 | 1,120 | 0.99 | 191% safer |
| Other Theft | 143 | 1.84 | 5,770 | 5.08 | 176% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.12 | 525 | 0.46 | 283% safer |
| Public Order | 93 | 1.20 | 4,814 | 4.24 | 253% safer |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.12 | 655 | 0.58 | 383% safer |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 0.55 | 4,312 | 3.80 | 591% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.04 | 367 | 0.32 | 700% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 96 | 1.24 | 3,930 | 3.46 | 179% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 848 | 10.94 | 33,892 | 29.85 | 173% safer |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 1,585 | 20.44 | - |
| Cannock | 3,927 | 55.78 | 63% more dangerous |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 4,643 | 58.27 | 65% more dangerous |
| Stafford | 3,983 | 61.17 | 67% more dangerous |
| Tamworth | 4,801 | 62.60 | 67% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Chatfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Beech Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| February 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Warwick Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Other crime | On or near Manor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Henhurst Ridge | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Oxford Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Kenilworth Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Bitham Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Main Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Burglary | On or near Henhurst Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Knights Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Court Farm Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Peel Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Public order | On or near Pine Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Ash Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Beech Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| February 2022 | Drugs | On or near Rugby Close | Local resolution |
| February 2022 | Other theft | On or near Canterbury Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Burton Road | Further action is not in the public interest |
| February 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Henhurst Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 11 | 10 | 5 | 8 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.12 | 0.15 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.64 | 0.75 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.55 | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.67 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.61 | 0.54 | 0.15 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.83 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.23 | 0.14 | 0.03 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.64 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.18 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.09 | 0.55 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.04 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.54 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 10 | 6 | 11 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Burton upon Trent that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clays Lane Park | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.45 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 20.44 | - |
| Coventry | 39.93 | 49% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 59% more dangerous |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 70% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 75% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 77% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 77% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 82% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 83% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 85% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 86% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Eton Park | 637 | 84 | First |
| Burton Horninglow | 512 | 56 | Fourth |
| Burton Shobnall | 578 | 69 | Third |
| Burton Stapenhill | 584 | 73 | Second |
| Burton Stretton | 161 | 21 | Sixth |
| Burton Winshill | 440 | 51 | Fifth |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Burton Stretton (81) | Burton Stapenhill (268) |
| Bicycle Theft | Burton Stretton (1) | Burton Eton Park (8) |
| Burglary | Burton Stretton (7) | Burton Shobnall (38) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Burton Stretton (22) | Burton Stapenhill (71) |
| Drugs | Burton Stretton (6) | Burton Eton Park (23) |
| Other Crime | Burton Stretton (2) | Burton Eton Park (16) |
| Other Theft | Burton Stapenhill (22) | Burton Shobnall (53) |
| Possession of Weapons | Burton Stapenhill (1) | Burton Shobnall (8) |
| Public Order | Burton Stretton (2) | Burton Stapenhill (48) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Burton Stretton (1) | Burton Shobnall (13) |
| Shoplifting | Burton Stretton (1) | Burton Eton Park (24) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Burton Stapenhill (1) | Burton Shobnall (2) |
| Vehicle Crime | Burton Stretton (5) | Burton Winshill (35) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Burton Stretton (88) | Burton Eton Park (371) |
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 700% increase in drugs. Burton upon Trent saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during June, when it fell by 99% compared to June in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +7% | +41% | +12% | -99% | -94% | -97% | -97% | -95% | -94% | +15% |
| Bicycle Theft | +33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -60% | +13% | -73% | - | -87% | - | - | - | - | -14% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +42% | +55% | -71% | -93% | - | - | - | - | - | -24% |
| Drugs | +700% | +150% | +33% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | +300% | -33% | -67% | -75% | - | - | -80% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +300% | +63% | -44% | - | - | -91% | - | - | - | -33% |
| Public Order | +50% | +43% | -43% | - | - | - | -80% | - | - | +150% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -50% | -75% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -64% | -56% | - | - | - | - | - | -80% | - | -62% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +26% | -1% | -56% | -96% | - | -96% | -90% | -95% | -92% | +137% |
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